Viewpoint June 2022 by Dorset View

Mid June 2022 Volume 46, Issue 8

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Volume 46 • Issue 8 • June 2022

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Pageantry, people and parties were just three of the elements adding up to the unforgettable Platinum Jubilee. However, the words on most people’s lips were those of the Queen of ‘making memories’ and the many local residents who said ‘we are all a part of history’. Janine, Karen and I were out and about throughout the four-day event, enjoying the privilege of recording the different ways people chose to celebrate the never-to-be repeated milestone – and we have the photos to prove it! But back to pageantry. The meticulous planning of both the Platinum Party at the Palace and Sunday’s extravaganza was almost beyond belief. And it has to be said in the same vein that local events also went like clockwork, particularly those celebrations leading up to the local beacon lightings. And now for people. Local communities put so much effort into their celebrations coming together with friends and neighbours with Jubilee food creations and creative outfits. And they partied – which felt so good after two difficult socially distanced years. However there was one more ‘P’ which for me put the crown on the occasion – Her Majesty’s interaction with the lovable Paddington Bear, which almost eclipsed the other acts who appeared at the Party at the Palace. It was truly a weekend to remember and one that will be talked about for years to come. We have tried to include as many photos as possible in this magazine. More images can be found online at www.dorsetview. co.uk, or visit our Facebook pages.

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hotfoot it to festival Thousands of chilli lovers descended Simon Stewart, said: “We were blown on Christchurch Cheese and Chilli away by the support for the event. Festival over the weekend of 28 and Such great feedback from those 29 May to welcome it back after a long attending made all the hard work worth absence caused by the pandemic. it. The festival has been going since Saturday (28th) saw around 2014 and we are very grateful that the 4,500 people rock up for an local community continue to support exciting programme of family it especially as we were unable to entertainment, food and drink as host the event in 2020 and 2021. We well as stalls stuffed with everything worked with the local charity called chilli and many things cheesy. The Listening Ear, who also benefitted Gary Hole won the prize for eating from the kind donations from those a tub of fiery popcorn faster than any attending. We can’t wait for 2023.” other contestant and, for the first time, a woman scooped the prize in the Chilli Eating Competition. One of eight contestants, she survived nine rounds reaching dizzying Scoville heights of 1.5 million and a chilli-off with two other finalists. They had to eat three raw chillies as fast as possible. Irena from Cardiff, a stallholder from A Bit Of A Pickle, made it look easy, but her win was hard fought. Organiser of the Cheese & Cheese & Chilli lovers Chilli Festival,

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Call for investment in green belts Dorset CPRE says a relatively modest increase in investment in our green belts would see significant benefit for nearly half the population. The countryside charity is calling on the government to commit to providing sufficient funds to deliver on its commitment, in the Levelling Up Bill, to ‘improved green belts around towns and cities’. According to the report, agri-environment schemes to plant trees, improve soil health, boost biodiversity and restore historic parks and buildings are not sufficiently benefiting the countryside that is most accessible to the general public. Valuable green belt land is under increasing threat of development and in need of greater protection. One problem is the use of the undefined term ‘exceptional circumstances’ to justify removal of land from green belts for development, often for large executive houses that do nothing to address the lack of affordable housing for Dorset residents. Peter Bowyer, chairman of Dorset CPRE, said: “I understand that Dorset Council are considering the case for relaxing the green belt designations on ground of exceptional circumstances. A commitment from government to increase funding for green belt protection and enhancement would send a powerful message that it is serious in its aim to develop ‘brownfield first’. It would also demonstrate its recognition of the enormous value to health and wellbeing of the countryside around our towns and cities.”

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Two Bridges, a voluntary care group offering transport to those with health problems and with difficult access to transport in Fordingbridge, is in need of volunteer drivers. The role is flexible and petrol expenses are paid to drivers. To find out more, call 0845 838 5902 or email Hippotrain@BTInternet.com.

Search for lost models

Model dioramas of local landmarks that featured in the grounds of Wimborne Model Town in the original 1950s site have gone missing, and the attraction hopes to find them before its 70th anniversary this summer. The models were of Badbury Rings, Bournemouth’s Bath Hill, Purbeck’s Blue Pool and the White Horse in Weymouth. If you know where they might be, or have any photos of them, the Model Town would love to hear from you.

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Rector receives big send off Such was the popularity of the Rev Canon Gary Philbrick that a huge number of people from the seven Avon Valley Churches gathered for his farewell service at Burgate School and Sixth Form in Fordingbridge on Sunday 29 May. Moving tributes, anecdotes, photographs and hymns were shared and enjoyed to celebrate his ministry as rector of Avon Valley Churches, throughout the parish, from 2013-2022. Not only was he rector, he was a bell ringer, pianist, organist, composer, mentor and friend to many and there were glowing tributes. “I will be forever grateful to Gary for providing such an amazing foundation for my ministry,” said the Rev Mike Trotman. “Gary spread himself so widely, quickly and affectionately throughout our communities and has been so benevolent to us all. He will be much missed but we give our warmest blessings for a role that is perfect for him at the cathedral,” said the Rev John Towler.

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New mayors elected

Gary at St Mary’s

Gary was presented with a line drawing of all seven churches in the parish by artist Jen Oulton, as well as a gift from the Fordingbridge Air Cadets, just one group of people Gary supported in the community. Conducted by Hazel Ricketts and accompanied by Tim Ruffer, the St Mary’s Fordingbridge Choir then performed a moving rendition of Gaelic Blessing, written and arranged by Gary himself. Gary said: “I thank you, Avon Valley Churches, for the love, kindness and support you have shown me over these last years. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to minister in this place. As I leave, I carry with me all that I have learned here.” Gary now begins a new chapter as cathedral chaplain at Winchester Cathedral.

Town councils across the Viewpoint distribution area have elected their mayors for the 2022/3 year. In Wimborne, Cllr Carol Butter succeeds Cllr Kelly Webb as mayor. Her deputy for the year is Cllr Diann March. Ferndown’s new mayor is Cllr Lawrence Wilson. He will be supported in his role by deputy mayor Cllr John Baxter. Cllr Gareth Deboos has been elected as mayor of Ringwood for the coming year, replacing Cllr Tony Ring who had held the position for the previous three years. Cllr Rae Frederick will serve as deputy mayor. In Verwood, the newly elected mayor is Cllr Simon Gibson, the deputy mayor is Cllr Mark Thorpe. The new mayor for Fordingbridge is Cllr Anna Wilson, and the deputy mayor is Cllr Pat Earth.

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A cake fit for The Queen

For one local business, the jubilee presented a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – to make a cake fit for The Queen. Mark Bennett, of Patisserie Mark Bennett in Poole, was commissioned to make The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee cake. The project was shrouded in secrecy, and was only revealed once the cake had been successfully delivered to Buckingham Palace. Mark said: “I could never have imagined that I would contribute to such an unprecedented event in British royal history. I cannot find the words to describe how humbled I am by this honour. “This achievement is a testament to our company and the immeasurable contribution of our dedicated team over the last 10 years. I am grateful to my team for allowing me the time to devote to designing, making and decorating this cake for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. What an incredible day!” Mark’s specular cake is featured on the cover of this month’s magazine.

Dressed for the occasion at Ringwood’s Party in the Park

Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee People in towns and villages across the Viewpoint distribution area have celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style, making the most of the extra bank holiday and long weekend to spend time with family and friends, and party together with their communities. From beacon lighting and community picnics, parties in the streets and parks, carnivals and concerts, there has been plenty to enjoy. Viewpoint reporters were out and about over the whole weekend – our pictures begin here and continue on pages 30 and 31, and you’ll find more at www.dorsetview.co.uk. If you have photos you’d like to share, why not post them in the Dorset View/mags4dorset Facebook group.

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HT on POTLIG SFinancial Planning A FINANCIAL FUTURE Bodie Dove, Financial Adviser at Lester Brunt Wealth Management Planning ahead, have you thought about your future? Beyond pensions, retirements and holidays. It’s not on the top of our minds when making plans, but have you considered that the reality of you needing some form of long-term care, towards the end of your life, is relatively high? Which in itself can have major implications for you, your loved ones and your finances. Estimates suggest that in 2018, some 3.5 million of the UK’s 10 million over-65s needed help with one or more daily living tasks1. That’s 35%, or more than one in three, of this cohort. The likelihood is that a significant proportion of us will either need care or be affected by someone close to us needing it. This could be as a care recipient or a caregiver, or by being impacted by the cost of paying for care. There’s still a significant percentage of people who wrongly believe that longterm care is covered by the NHS. If people fail to understand the likelihood that they’ll need long-term care, they won’t consider the financial implications of having to pay for that care. The crucial action to take is to seek professional financial advice at the earliest possible stage in life. This is not necessarily with a view to specifically fund any long-term care you might need, but rather to ensure that you’re prepared for a broad range of eventualities, either good or bad. If you can make it part of your thinking, your adviser can build that into your plan. Lester Brunt can help by providing a review of your current position and assessing your future options for the long term. If you would like to find out more, you can schedule a consultation on 07507443388 or email bodie.dove@sjpp.co.uk

Business leader steps down After a long career as a chartered accountant, Peter Douch, 75, chairman of Douch Family Funeral Directors has stepped down. He’s seen the family business grow from a furniture and furnishing company founded by his grandfather in the 1900s, to a dedicated funeral directors with seven branches across Dorset and an award-winning funeral plan. Peter trained as an accountant in Poole and secured a job in St Lucia where he met his wife Josephine. He also worked abroad with Coca-Cola and Coopers & Lybrand, settling back in St Lucia where the couple lived with their four sons, Dweyn, Nick, Quentin and Andrew, until a move to Wakefield in 1988. In 1994, Peter joined the family business as finance director. Later he became managing director and in 2011, when his son Nick took on that role, he became chairman. “My father ensured I worked in all aspects of the funeral business so I would know it

inside out - from arranging and conducting funerals to coffin bearing,” said Peter. “It is a grounding that was important and one that I impressed on my children. “The business is in good health under the new board. With Nick as managing director I can now step back and spend more time between here and St Lucia.” Retirement will also give Peter time to complete his task of visiting every football league ground in Scotland. “I have already done the English league grounds excepting the new ones at West Ham and Brentford, as well as all the county cricket grounds,” he said. Douch Family Funeral Directors has sponsored Dorset Cricket League through its Dorset Funeral Plan for more than a decade reflecting the family’s interest in sport. Peter added: “It is also gratifying to know that two of my three grandchildren work in the business the fifth generation.”

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Pillar box crowned in Ferndown Especially for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a Ferndown mum has crowned her local pillar box with a showstopping topper. Fit for a queen, the royal yarn bomb has not only been given the thumbs up by the neighbours, it’s also popular with passing residents who stop to photograph it. Having revealed her crocheted street art on social media, Kirsty Gilbert said: “I’ve been overwhelmed with all the lovely comments about it.” The jubilee crown was made from an online pattern, but the pillow and base are Kirsty’s own creations. For more on this story visit www.dorsetview.co.uk

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Pulford Publicity’s Cause of the Year

WHAT YOU DON’T SEA The impact of plastic pollution that you don’t see, under the sea. As team CJC clears mountains of rubbish off the beaches – from packaging, bottles, fishing line, nurdles and micro plastics – it becomes apparent that there are many sources of waste that have an impact on the local environment. As you can see from the image this month, a seabird met a horrific end, wrapped in rope and fishing line. Both items are likely to have been discarded. Like most waste on the beach, be it litter or plastic toys, it all needs to be eradicated. This sea bird lived above sea level and we are aware of the creature’s fate, but a lot of waste is washed ashore

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and back out to sea where it vanishes from view. What you do not see is what is happening below sea level. Marine life and plants are being devastated by waste and discarded items. More action needs to be taken by the public along coastlines to ensure that marine life is preserved and not put under harm. Beach cleaners don’t volunteer because they want to clean up after thoughtless or lazy people, they give their time to preserve wildlife and reduce suffering to eco systems. These eco systems are integral to keeping the coast

habitable and prosperous. More could be done by fisherman to reduce the amount of fishing line discarded into the sea, which is lethal to the marine life that gets snagged in it. More should be done by manufacturers to create more sustainable products and less harmful equipment. Industry has come a long way, but it must go further. Everyone can do their bit. Maybe councils could put up more signage, maybe there should be more bins, maybe we could all just take our litter home. The solutions are right in front of

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us if we apply ourselves. One thing that can’t be stressed enough is how beautiful the oceans look from a distance and how vast they are. Just because you can’t see what is happening below sea level doesn’t mean it isn’t happening. Help protect the oceans; we depend on them, as will our future generations. CJC is always pleased to welcome more volunteer beach cleaners. Visit the website to find out when the next beach clean is happening. Louis Pulford CJC Member

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Dorset man makes history with epic swim Environmentalist Oly Rush has become the first person in history to swim around the island of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. Dubbed ‘the human fish’, his extraordinary feat of endurance was undertaken to raise awareness about sea pollution. The plasterer, 37, from Poole, completed the 95.5km (almost 60mile) non-stop swim in 36 hours and 59 minutes. He said the scale of the swim never really sank in “until I was in the water on the day. For the vast majority my body was screaming at me to stop...” Despite this, he was able to walk from the sea unaided before getting into an ambulance where he was assessed before being conveyed to hospital. Oly, who has raised tens of thousands of pounds for environmental charities and was partnered by Plastic Free

Cayman and Project Planet, has become something of a celebrity on the island. He said: “I got round but it was absolutely brutal, it was so, so difficult. It took me to some very dark places and I literally wanted the ocean to swallow me up. “I was never going to quit because I was so motivated by the environmental cause and what humans are doing to the planet, but it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. “My food plan went out of the window after four hours and there were channels I had to swim through by myself because the support kayaks couldn’t get through due to the swell. “There were some sections where I was making little to no progress against the currents. “I had a great support

First man in history to swim non-stop around Grand Cayman: Oly Rush © Maggie Jackson

team and I’m sure something was looking over me to ensure I finished. “There were no major incidents during the swim, it was just extremely tough. “I was taken to hospital for treatment mainly to address dehydration. My tongue was so swollen I could hardly drink anything. “The pain in my shoulders was pretty intense and after some strong pain relief I was able to settle down and get some much needed rest. “The important thing was

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to raise awareness about sea pollution and we’ve raised lots of money too and people can still donate. “It is too early to say what I’ll do next, but I’ll continue to raise awareness about sea pollution and no doubt when I get home I’ll be on beaches clearing them of plastics.” Last year Oly swam around the Isle of Wight in a record time, but this feat of endurance puts that in the shade. There is a Go Fund Me page that can be found searching for ‘Grand Swim’.

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Rose Cottage By Julian Hewitt, Fordingbridge Museum If you have visited the Abbots Well car park at Frogham in the New Forest, you might have noticed a tiny pink thatched cottage opposite the ancient Abbots Well spring. The cottage was once lived in for three years by a world-famous herbalist and prolific author Juliette de Bairacli Levy. She was born in 1912 into a well-off family to an Egyptian mother and a Turkish father. She studied to be a vet at Liverpool and Manchester universities but decided to make herself an expert on using herbs and natural remedies for treating sick animals and humans. Her beautifully written book, ‘Wanderers in the New Forest,’ provides a vivid

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description of her life in the cottage. She describes it as “one of the typical old New Forest Cabins, a low square, clay and pebble made, hovelplace beneath a thatch of straw and heather.” She lived there with her two young children, Rafik and Luz, and Afghan Hound, Tullipan. She was married but her journalist husband did not like country life and she could not tolerate city life, so they lived apart. Juliette lived a frugal life, drinking only the water from Abbots Well spring. She was a vegetarian and mostly ate food she had grown in her garden or foraged in the forest. She rarely cooked anything as she believed it destroyed the ‘life vitality’ in food. She had

a small stove for heat but said the cob construction of the cottage made it warm and dry in winter and cool in summer. Herbs were used as a scent and to repel rats and other vermin. Everything in the cottage was on a small scale and Juliette hung a sheep-bell on the lintel of the tiny door to stop her and visitors from banging their heads. The children’s bed was raised so her bed could be pushed underneath it to create living space. Storage was in baskets that hung from the walls. The family bathed each day in the Latchmore Brook unless the water was frozen. Juliette had a bohemian appearance, wearing long flowing dresses and often an old apron with copious pockets. Her friends were the gypsies who had been free to roam the forest and camp where they liked. From them she was able to augment her extensive knowledge of herbs and techniques to keep both animals and humans healthy. Juliette travelled extensively visiting America, Spain, France, North Africa and Turkey, giving lectures on herbalism. She spent her last years on the Greek island of Kythira which satisfied her desire to live simply in remote areas, forsaking such modern conveniences as running water and electricity. She lived to the age of 97, testimony to the benefits of her herbalist and spartan regime.

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Long-time chairman of Godshill Village Hall, Bill Hillier, has retired. Bill has served on various management committees for over 40 years since his arrival in Godshill in 1972, including the village and parish council. In retirement Bill will spend more time with his bees. He is replaced by Marlene Williams (pictured with Bill) who can be contacted via marlene.williams3@ btinternent.com or www. godshillvillagehall.co.uk

PLANNING Planning permission has been refused by New Forest District Council at Courtvale Farm, Court Hill, Damerham, Fordingbridge for the proposed erection of a 2m high close boarded fence; part change of use of land to civil engineering depot; landscaping. Planning permission has been granted subject to conditions by New Forest District Council for a single-storey detached carport/garage at 14 Shaftesbury Street, Fordingbridge. Planning permission has been granted subject to conditions by New Forest District Council for a proposed first floor side and front extension, front porch extension at 8 Hightown Gardens, Ringwood.

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Diverse Abilities supports siblings Diverse Abilities has celebrated its first anniversary of supporting siblings of children with SEN (special education needs). Over the last year its STARs service has delivered

640 hours of support to 19 children. They have enjoyed a range of sessions including arts and crafts, cooking, trips to the cinema, mini golf and playing at the park, all with a chance to develop essential life and social skills. The children have also enjoyed day trips including Chessington World of Adventures, Adventure Pirate, and Insanity Gaming Arcade. The children supported are all aged between eight and 16. Matilda, one of the children who attends STARs, said: “I will keep coming because I like it here, it’s my time to be listened to, STARs is safe, fun and friendly.” Matilda’s mum said: “I am really relieved that there was finally a special place for siblings, I have been looking for years. It’s life-changing for Matilda. She has a lovely bond

with some of the adults and the support she needed was there for her. School commented that she would practically bounce into school the morning after

her STARs session. For the first time, Matilda had something special to be part of, where her thoughts and feelings where recognised and supported.”

Opportunity is for the taking By Bluebird Care We all love that word ‘opportunity’. It is a word that inspires hope, as well as something we can wish upon to make our lives better. Days pass by and before you know it weeks and months have passed. We are very good at and often look back at what we have achieved and completed and then think, well, actually I should have… having missed out on opportunities, we plan the same goal next week or next year. Taking opportunities when they come along and planning ahead will support positive feeling about the past because you will have experienced something new, something different

or something more. We all think about opportunities, but aren’t necessarily ready to take the risks by ourselves. There are services out there in the community to support your ambitions and help you take opportunities. For example, daily visits can include support to visit the seaside, local attractions or even to the local library or clubs in your area. You don’t have to do it alone. So the next time someone offers you the opportunity to attend a social event, stop and think. Your usual answer is ‘no’, but what if this time you say ‘yes’. This time, go forth with the intention to learn, to experience, to enjoy.

Organ donors honoured

New lead for Dorset HealthCare

Six people from Dorset who saved lives through the gift of organ donation have been posthumously honoured with the Order of St John Award for Organ Donation. The awards were given to their families at a ceremony on 27 April.

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Dorset HealthCare has a new face in charge, after making Dawn Dawson its acting chief executive. Dawn was previously the trust’s director of nursing, therapies and quality and has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare.

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5 years in the Top 20 in the South West Burley’s Home Care is delighted to be recognised as a ‘5 years in the Top 20 Home Care Company’ and to have received this prestigious award for the last five years. It is important to them that they keep loved ones at home safe and happy, while delivering the best care to make customer challenges as simple as possible. Burley’s Home Care has been an established family business in East Dorset for the last 15 years and has maintained a high standard of care throughout. They have achieved this through ensuring that they employ the right caregivers to do the job, provide consistent training, and constantly communicate with them both in meetings and whilst out in the field. The annual awards are based on independently verified recent review scores from clients, their families and friends. They really appreciate that their customers have taken the time to write reviews about their experiences working with them. Director Paul Burley said: “To be named in the

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‘Top 20 in the South West’ on www. homecare.co.uk for the last five years makes me very proud and is a fantastic achievement. It underlines how hard all our staff work and what a great job they do and make a difference every day.” Registered manager Natasha Choto said: “This award is testament to our wonderful team who deliver professional and high-quality care to our lovely clients each and every day. It is not just a job, it’s a passion.”

Dragon boat team supports cancer survivors Pink Champagne Dragon Boat – a team of 45 women who regularly paddle together to support each other following their breast cancer diagnoses – held a fundraising event in Christchurch. The team took to the water dressed in pink with lots of sparkle, ribbons, hats with some wearing decorated bras over their buoyancy aids. Their aim was to paddle a marathon distance of 26.2 miles whilst raising money to help keep the team afloat. The date coincided with the well-known Moonwalk that was taking place in London on the same day. To find out more about the team or give a donation visit www.pinkchampagne.org.uk

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foodie news

From heather to hive to honey Did you know that a jar of natural honey can be traced back to its hive or apiary? A colony of bees produces honey with its own distinct flavour which is reflective of the flora in the area when it is produced. It is very different to the majority of honey found on supermarket shelves, which is often processed. Throughout the New Forest, there are beekeepers whose hives are situated in secluded woodlands or the wide, open heathlands, and whose bees forage on the wildflowers and heathers

that are native to the forest. A jar of locally produced, raw honey is not just a touch of luxury – it also supports small-scale businesses intrinsically linked to the local landscape, helping protect bee populations that play an important role in supporting both agriculture and biodiversity. As well as producing honey, beekeepers also produce bee products such as beeswax candles and luxury skincare.

New Forest beekeeper Simon Noble

Culinary delights in Christchurch

The Christchurch Food Festival took place during the four days of the jubilee weekend. Thousands of people gathered on The Quomps to sample a huge array of locally produced artisan food and drink, plus indulge in the wares of street food traders. In the Chef’s Kitchen, top local and national chefs shared their culinary skills. On the afternoon Viewpoint visited, demonstrations were courtesy of Sam & Shauna from Hang Fire Southern Kitchen Restaurant and James Golding from The Pig Hotel. Other entertainment included the ever-popular Sheep Show – a surprisingly amusing highlight of the day – plus live music and a DJ playing toe tapping tunes.

Sam & Shauna

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Carnival fun Verwood was treated to a spectacle over the jubilee weekend when the Verwood Carnival took to the streets. Following a route from the Fuzzy Bit to Potterne Park via Ferrett Green, the procession began with the Carnival Queen and Princesses driven by steam engine, and was followed by classic cars, fire engines, two marching bands and floats from local schools, Guides and community groups. The fun continued at Potterne Park with entertainment from Stannage Stunt Team, Mad4Animals, Circus Avago and Mr Merlin. There was also a funfair and tug-o-war competition. For more images please visit www.dorsetview.co.uk Jubilee roundup

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Verwood Rotary round up By Louisa Hiscock, president

Club members have been busy in the local community this past month. A new meeting point by the river has been created in Potterne Park for families and groups to meet up or just sit for a while. We were pleased to fund the purchase of the large Purbeck stones for this project to mark the Queen’s Jubilee and worked with Dorset Council and Verwood Town Council. It was headed up by Rotarian Tim Garrick with the support of Rotarian and town councillor Toni Coombs. Tim said: “The Rotary Club have valued the support of Potterne Park for our Rustic Fayre, and this provided a great opportunity to give something back for the local community to use. We hope all will enjoy this new addition to the park for many years to come and thank all who have given their support and time to make this happen.”

Club members have also been at work in the Memorial Recreation Ground, spending time to clear and resurface the boules playing surface so it was ready for the Jubilee weekend. We hope many will be able to enjoy a game on it again over the coming months. Further afield, Rotary clubs across the world are supporting Ukraine with over $13million raised to help those in Ukraine and refugees who have had to leave. This includes providing much need resources such as medicines, food and hygiene products and electrical generators. Within our district, over £57,000 has been raised by clubs and is being targeted to fund medical supplies, water survival boxes with filter equipment and support centres receiving refugees.

Funding for Dorset food schemes

Verwood Foodbank is one of 20 projects to receive funding from the government’s 2021 Household Support Fund via Dorset Council since the beginning of the year. The funds provided assistance in providing services to the local community. Chris Lee, chair of trustees from Verwood Foodbank, said: “The Verwood Foodbank provides emergency food to those in need and signposts clients to organisations that can help them out of poverty. The pandemic and the cost of living crisis continue to create a huge level of demand for our help. Help from Dorset Council through the Household Support Fund has helped us to support many of those in need.” More information is available for residents who struggle with access to food on the council’s website.

Ukraine collection Verwood’s ladies choir The Fayrewood Singers performed a very successful concert at the end of April with an impressive selection of songs, plus solos by talented clarinetist Claudio Bollani. The evening raised £350 towards the upgrading of the kitchen at Verwood Methodist Church and a retiring collection made over £140 which will be donated to the Ukraine Appeal.

More recycling slots The number of allocated slots has been increased at the Somerley Household Waste Recycling Centre, to allow for an increase in demand during the growing season.

Meeting point at Potterne Park

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More EV chargers to be installed Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole will soon have more than 130 new electric vehicle (EV) charger bays. The bays will be installed at multiple locations across the BCP Council area over the next year. In phase one of the roll out, a mixture of new fast and rapid chargers will be installed at 34 council owned car parks this summer. Rapid chargers (50kW) will allow most electric cars to be charged from empty to 80 per cent in around 40 minutes. The fast chargers (22kW) will allow shoppers to fully charge their cars during a two-hour stay or a part charge during a shorter stay. The new chargers will all be fully accessible to the public, making it easy for both locals and visiting EV owners to charge their vehicles whilst they visit nearby facilities. Users will be able to pay via the Mer app, (downloadable onto smart phones); by using various roaming partners such as Zap Pay; or, when using a rapid charger, by tapping a contactless bank card reader on the charger itself.

Check motorbikes before going for a ride Shocking statistics from the Department for Transport show that, despite only accounting for one per cent of traffic on UK roads, motorcyclists made up 20 per cent of road deaths in 2020. With the summer weather upon us, there are more motorbikes on the road, many of which will have been in storage for some time. If you are planning to use your motorbike after some time, work your way through this maintenance checklist from Start Rescue to help you to ensure it is road ready, keeping you safer while you are out and about. • Check tyres: pressures, cracking, tread • Check brakes – renew old fluid, check pad thickness and disc condition

Anniversary for motor museum Beaulieu is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its National Motor Museum on 3 July and is inviting owners of classic cars from the 1970s to take part. Owners of cars registered in 1972 – when the National Motor Museum first opened – can celebrate the 50th birthday of their car by coming to the event for free. They are encouraged to dress for the occasion, by digging out platforms, jumpsuits and flares.

A golden paddock of classic cars will also show some of the vehicles which were at the original opening in 1972 which was attended by Edward, Lord Montagu and HRH The Duke of Kent. If your car was part of the original opening, Beaulieu would like to hear from you – just get in touch to arrange to join the display. For more information, see www.beaulieu.co.uk/ day-events/1970s-classiccar-drive-in-day/

• Damper condition – any leaking/bad seals, stanchion pitting and scratches • Frame corrosion/cracking • Check all lights • Check fluid levels – oil, coolant, brake fluid • Lubricate the chain • Consider a service if the bike has been stored a long time

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Pedal Car Race

Ringwood British Pedal Car Grand Prix Lovers of speed, entertainment and adrenalin will be excited to hear that the British Pedal Car Grand Prix will be returning to Ringwood after a two-year hiatus. The hair-raising event will take place on Sunday 10 July, when Ringwood will see more than 40 pedal-powered racing cars zooming around the town centre on a street-circuit that will test each team’s pedalling prowess and engineering skills. Most teams build their own car – some are designed for speed, while others are built to provide maximum amusement for the crowd. The event is designed for fun, as much for spectators as participants. Local competitors will be joined by teams from further afield. In previous years, teams have travelled from across the

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South West, Rugby and even Germany. Spectators can make their way around the course to watch the race from different angles. As each team is made up of four pedallers who are able to change over as many times as they like, the pit lanes provide a particularly exciting place from which to watch the race. The event raises money for local charities through sponsorship and is organised by a team of volunteers including members of Ringwood & District Round Table. Any business interested in becoming

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a sponsor should visit https://www. britishpedalcargrandprix.org/sponsors Chairman James Marley said: “It was a real shame to have to cancel the 2020 event at such late notice due to the spread of the Coronavirus, and it wouldn’t have been right to try to organise a ‘stripped down’ version of the race in the summer of 2021 due to the on-going restrictions. But now, with the majority of people vaccinated and with restrictions lifted, the organising committee feel that this summer needs to see the return of pedal cars to the centre of Ringwood.”

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Pedal Car Race

What you need to know

The rules

• Teams comprise up to four members, plus a pusher. They are also allowed to have a mechanic present in the pit lane, but this team member is not allowed to pedal or push. • There are no restrictions on the number of laps a team member may do at any one time. • Drivers may only change over in the team’s designated pit lane, and must not do so until the car has stopped. Overtaking is not allowed in the pit lane, and cars exiting the pit lane must give way to cars already on the track. The team pusher must make sure the coast is clear before pushing off. • Drivers are able to hold a racing line, but should keep to one side of the track on straights, leaving room for overtaking. Cars being lapped should keep out of the way if possible, although it is the driver of the faster car’s responsibility to overtake safely. Dangerous overtaking manoeuvres may incur a verbal warning, lap penalties or even disqualification. • A pedal car that breaks down may be pushed back to the pit lane by its driver for repair. Other team members are not allowed to help recover the car, although marshals may assist, should safety be an issue. If a marshal considers a car to be too dangerous to continue, they will remove it from the race.

If you are planning to come to the Pedal Car Grand Prix in Ringwood as a spectator, these are the times for the event.

12noon 2pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3pm 5pm 5.30pm

teams sign in at The Furlong team safety briefing at The Furlong pedal cars assemble at Star Lane for the start of the race entrants will take a parade lap around the course race begins race concludes podium ceremony and results

The route

The race starts and ends in Market Place and follows a route along the High Street, Southampton Road, Meeting House Lane and The Furlong. The pit lanes are situated on Market Place and Meeting House Lane.

• Helmets are compulsory for all participants. Other safety equipment, such as knee or elbow pads and gloves are recommended.

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Not-so-Dreadful Racing Team With the Ringwood Pedal Car Grand Prix having been on hold during the pandemic, this year’s event promises to be a popular affair for competitors and spectators alike. Darryl Tate, from the Dreadful Racing Team, which is led by team captain Phil Walsh, chatted with Viewpoint about his team’s preparations for the race. How did you get involved in the Dreadful Racing Team? I met Phil through work, where he was one of my customers. Over the years, we’ve become friends, and previously, I’ve been a reserve driver for the team. This year, I’ve been promoted to one of the four drivers who will take part. What will your car be like this year? Our car is one the Dreadful Racing Team has used before. It has a steel tubular frame and shell, and has been made by Phil. We’re hoping to include some technology to give us some feedback as the race is in progress, to make sure we get the best performance on the day. What have been the best and worst moments for the team? One year, the team finished second behind a team of two racers who travel the country taking part in pedal car grand prix events. Another year, when the race was held in New Milton, one of the team arrived to find the car already upside down in a hay bale!

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How do you manage mishaps on the day? Our car is pretty sturdy, so if we do have a crash, it’s usually a case of flipping it over, getting back in and getting back to it.

out of aluminium. There are pedal car grand prix races across the country, and we’ve talked about entering more and trying to challenge for a place on the leaderboard for the series.

It all sounds very serious – how are you preparing for the race? I’ll be spending plenty of time on my turbo trainer in the run up to the race. It’s a machine that can be connected to my road bike in a static way, and connects to an app that allows you to train as if you were riding routes across the world. We’re also having plenty of debates about strategy – will it be better to pedal as fast as possible with change overs every four to six laps, or go a bit further at a slightly slower pace, and not lose time changing drivers, for example?

Are you involved in the race in any other way? I am the branch manager at HPS Ringwood, and we have just confirmed that we will be a sponsor for the event. It’s a great way to get the business involved in supporting such a great community event. The Dreadful Racing Team car

What are your plans for the future? Phil is already working on a 2.0 version of the car, which will be much lighter as it will be made

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A loss to the Pedal Car Grand Prix Michael Lingham-Willgoss, who has been heavily involved with the British Pedal Car Grand Prix over the years, sadly passed away on 21 March this year. Known as the compère for numerous events in Ringwood, his roles also included president of Ringwood Carnival and the Rotary Club. He was also involved with Citizens Advice Bureau, the Ellingham Show, the Christmas Eve event in Ringwood, Tenovus Cancer Care and served as a church warden at Ellingham. In a statement, organisers of this year’s pedal car event said: “It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of ‘The Voice of the British Pedal Car Grand Prix’ – Michael Lingham-Willgoss. Stalwart of Pedal Car, along with vast range of other community events in and around Ringwood, we’ll miss his affable character, humour, and ability to maintain serenity over the microphone when all isn’t going to plan.

“The Pedal Car Grand Prix will carry on in Michael’s honour, but it certainly won’t be the same without him. Our thoughts are with his family and friends – he will be sorely missed by the Pedal Car Team and many others.” Michael Lingham-Willgoss

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Festival fun in West Moors Westival will be returning to West Moors this July. The event, run by West Moors Town Council, began in 2017 as West Moors MAD (Multi-Activity Day) in 2017, and was renamed in 2019. It was intended to be an annual

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event, but was cancelled for the past two years due to Covid restrictions, so this year, organisers are hoping it will be back with a bang. Billed as a mini festival, Westival is a community event that provides an opportunity

Meet Beginners Luck Judi Weeden with Cllr Alex Clarke

for West Moors residents to get together for a fun-filled day. Entry is free, and all are invited. Among the attractions on offer will be live music from Beginner’s Luck, children’s entertainment from Krazy Kev and Jamie Jigsaw and a Wheels display. Those looking for a bit of action can take part in football activities, have a go on a climbing wall and bungee trampolines or try water zorbing. For a bit of excitement, there will be ferret racing. There will be more than 50 stalls offering a variety of wares, plus a selection of food and drink. You are welcome to bring your own picnic, or sample the culinary delights on offer. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, there will be a raffle with 30 prizes to be won. Tickets can be bought on the day for 50 pence each. Westival will take place on Fryer Field on Saturday 9 July, 12-4pm. Enter via West Moors Memorial Hall car park, off Station Road opposite St Mary’s Church.

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This year, musical entertainment at Westival will be provided by Beginners Luck, a local rock and pop covers band. While the band only formed in 2021, all of its members are experienced musicians. The start of the pandemic and subsequent loss of gigs resulted in their previous bands breaking up but, as lockdown restrictions were eased, the desire to play live music was rekindled. The group got together for rehearsals and found that everything they tried out worked well. They joked that they had ‘beginner’s luck’ and the name stuck. The band’s repertoire of covers ranges from The Jam to the Red Hot Chilli Peppers to Coldplay and Busted. They have played at pubs across the region over the winter and are looking forward to entertaining at family, outdoor events over the summer. Drummer Louise Oliver said: “The best bit about playing at an outdoor event like Westival is the people. We love the family environment where kids come up the front and dance and people join in – there’s something special about those sort of days.”

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Events 15 June 7pm

Ringwood branch of Hampshire Genealogical Society meets at Ringwood Meeting House with a talk on ‘It started with a kiss’ by Ringwood`s Jacqueline and Brian Sutton. The story is of Dylan Thomas and his connections with Ringwood. All are welcome. www.hgs-familyhistory. com/groups/ringwood

18 June from 1pm

Waggy Tails annual fun dog show at Pelhams Park, Kinson. Registration from noon. £2 per class. Classes include dog with waggiest tail and best veteran (over eight). Stalls, refreshments, games. Free parking.

18 and 19 June

Fete on the Field at King George’s Recreation Ground Ferndown, includes Dorset Stormtroopers, Verwood Concert Brass, Krazy Kev, Holly Copse Molly Dancers and dog show.

24 June 2pm

Stepping Out Community Tea Dance at Broadstone War Memorial Hall. All welcome including those living with memory loss and their carers.

around & about 25 June 10am-2pm

Artisan Makers Market at the Community Learning & Resource Centre (CLaRC) in the centre of the King Street Car Park, Wimborne BH21 1EA. Entry is free.

25 June 10am-4pm

10 gardens in Colehill open in aid of Colehill Library.

25 June 7.30pm

Wimborne Choral Society will celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Wimborne Minster with a programme that also features music composed for royal occasions. Tickets on sale at Square Records or by contacting Sophie Milhofer at milhofer@talktalk.net or 01202 603569. They are £15 (central nave), unreserved (side-aisles) with video screen (£12.00) and u-18’s £6 and are also available on the door.

25 and 26 June 11am

Shake and Stir Vintage Music Festival, Fisherman’s Walk, Southbourne. American hot rods, custom motorbikes, classic cars and retro fashion. Music from 1920s to 1970s.

26 June from 1pm

Garden party at Brackenwood, God’s Blessing Lane, Holt BH21 7DD in aid of MS Centre at West Parley. Cream teas, lakeside walk, arts and crafts, British bikes on display and Brass in Harmony. Easy parking, wheelchair access, dogs welcome on lead. Contact Fay on 01202 885685.

26 June

The Purbeck Plod, choice of 25, 16 or 12-mile routes. Registration from 7.30am. Advanced entries by 12 June £7, but £10 on the day. Entry forms from the event secretary, 43 Parkwood Road, Wimborne Minster. BH21 1LF (email: purbeckplod@uwclub. net) and from the http://www. eastdorsetramblers.org.uk

26 June 11am-5pm

21 gardens open for Wimborne in Bloom. Pay £7.50 at first garden. List on www. wimborneinbloom.org.uk

28 June 7.30pm

Marilyn Knight presents ‘A Year in My Garden’ to West Parley Gardening Club at West Parley Memorial Hall. Visitors welcome £3. Refreshments available. For further details please contact Rod Darch 01202 896711. Email rod@rdconsulting.co

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Fordingbridge Twinning Association’s 40th Anniversary celebrations in Vimoutiers, France. For more details contact Derek or Alison Ayling on 01425 650770 or email hippotrain@btinternet.com

2 July 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Ferndown Drama presents ‘Going Platinum’ at Ferndown Village Hall. Travel through time for a Jubilee celebration with songs, sketches and social history spanning seven decades of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. Tickets are £7 from Ticket Source at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ ferndown-drama or on the door.

2 July 7.30-10pm

Summer Concert by the bands of Verwood Concert Brass at Verwood Hub. Tickets £10 (under 19’s £6) from www.dorsetcouncil. gov.uk/verwood-concertbrass-at-verwood-hub

6 July 12noon

Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk by Howard Nichols on Poole Speedway at Dudsbury Golf Club. New members welcome. Secretary 01202 872692, website www.ferndownprobusclub.org

8-10 July

Swanage Jazz Festival at various venues in the town. Details swanagejazzfestival.co.uk

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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in pictures

Wimborne Celebrating with a picnic

Wimborne Militia at the lighting of the town’s beacon

The town comes together for The Big Lunch

The jubilee weekend was certainly celebrated in style across the Viewpoint distribution area – here are some photos from events across the weekend. With so many parties and gatherings taking place over the weekend, we couldn’t be at them all. We would like to see your photos though – please feel free to email them to me at karen@dorsetview.co.uk, or post them on our Dorset View/mags4dorset Facebook Group.

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Lighting the Ferndown beacon

Ferndown Party in the Park

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Big Alderholt Jubilee Fete

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Fordingbridge Picnic in the Park

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Craft crown making Feeling patriotic with some jubilee headwear

Picnicking in style

The Alderholt Giant leads the Royal Parade

Enjoying the music through the decades

Great crown!

Avana shows The Queen her handbag

Getting the Punch and Judy show started

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Outdoor living By Karen Wyatt-Epapara

If there’s one thing we learnt during the pandemic, it’s how much we value our outside spaces and connection with nature. While meeting up with others outdoors was a necessity, it has now become the norm, so it’s only natural that we are spending more

time and effort creating our own outdoor living spaces to suit our interests and social inclinations. You may have a small outdoor space or a large one. You might like to host large social gatherings, small intimate ones, or prefer to spend time alone in your garden. You may be greenfingered and enjoy spending time pottering in your garden or a low-maintenance option might suit your lifestyle better. Whatever your preferences, and budget, there’s plenty of options for making your outdoor space a place you love to spend your spare time. Preparation Before you start work, it’s good idea to think about how you’re likely to use your outdoor space, and how it could meet your needs. Check the path of the sunlight at various

times of the day, so you can make the most of it or provide shade. If you like to sunbathe, you’ll want to choose the most private, but sunniest spot for lounge furniture, whereas a shady spot might be more suitable to relax in. Furniture If you’re going to be spending a lot of time outdoors, consider spending the most you can afford on your furniture. You’ll need it to be comfortable, and also to accommodate

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you, your family and guests. If you like to entertain, more casual seating such as outdoor beanbags are a great option. If your budget is low, and you have good DIY skills, you could make pallet furniture. There are plenty of tutorials online to give you inspiration. Or, if you have trees or a sturdy wall or fence, a hammock can be a comfortable place to relax. Continued on p34...

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in the home / home is where the heart is . ...Continued from p33 Covered areas If your garden is in full sun, you may want to provide some shade. Awnings provide a solid shaded area that will also give you some shelter should it rain. For more dappled light, try a shade sail. Or if you’re happy to wait for plants to grow, a pergola with climbing plants such as wisteria will give your outdoor space a more natural look. Entertaining Cooking outdoors means you won’t be apart from the party while making sure your guests are fully fed and watered. An outdoor kitchen can give you all the facilities to prep and cook your meals, and keep drinks cool. If your budget doesn’t stretch that far, gas barbeques start at around £100, while you can pick up a charcoal one from about £20. Pizza ovens are popular, giving you tasty food in minutes – you can pick up one from around £150 or even build one for yourself.

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For a touch of decadent entertaining – or relaxing on your own – why not install a spa pool. Simply start the bubbles going, hop in with a glass of wine and while the evening away. Set the scene Plants, wall decorations and lighting can all turn a bare, uninspiring outdoor space into a welcoming and inviting place to be. Avid gardeners will be able to transform a dull garden by planting vibrant plants, bushes and trees, but if that’s not for you, a similar effect can be created using colourful planters with low maintenance plants. Fencing, trellis and gates can be used to create privacy in your garden, while garden wall art can give your space a little sparkle. For a more dramatic effect, why not paint a wall or fence a vibrant colour? Simple solar lighting can give your garden a cosy feel – choose either short lamps that sit in your flower beds or along your path, or indulge in some outdoor fairy lighting.

Keeping warm Even at the height of summer, you may find it starts getting cooler as the evening draws in. Make your garden a space you can use outside in the evenings for more of the year by providing ways to keep you and your guests warm. A pile of blankets will be a welcome sight to guests happy to sit around and chat until late. If you don’t want to buy new, why not look through charity shops? You may find some interesting designs that lend your garden a vintage style. A fire pit can be a focal point for your gathering, and will make your garden an inviting spot even as colder months draw in. Outdoor heaters can give off a surprising amount of warmth. Gas or electric options are available, with prices starting from around £40. Conservatory roof replacement We often only make the most of our gardens during warmer

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months. Conservatories and garden buildings can give you a flexible outdoor space that is not weather dependent. However, old conservatories often suffer from being too cold in winter and too hot at the height of summer, so replacing the roof with a modern option will regulate the temperature, meaning you can use it any time of the year. Summerhouses or garden studios can double up as a home office, a place to enjoy the peace of your garden or somewhere to entertain. Either option will mean you have a covered space from which you can enjoy your garden year round, regardless of the weather.

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Concerned about the Barrington I am very concerned about the situation with the use of the Barrington Centre. I read your recent article in Viewpoint (May 2022, Volume 46, Issue 7) but feel I cannot accept the statement made by the councillor. I belong to the U3A and the Ferndown Art Society, both of which have used rooms there for many years. Both now are priced out of this facility and, although we understand that costs have risen, the current rise is excessive. Groups too have suffered due to the

pandemic, with members afraid to return, leaving numbers at an all time low. This obviously affects finances. Although these societies have found alternative accommodation for their meetings, some members are unable to make use of them, due to mobility issues. None of the new venues are as ‘in the community’ or convenient as the ‘community centre’. Jan Gransden Email

My late wife, Ann, always loved this walk in Pennington Copse off Farm Road, West Moors in the spring. This is only a small area in a quite dense wood where I know bluebells grow in any of the easily accessible parts. I did not visit last year, but this time decided to risk and reminisce. Here is my dog, Ben, as we enjoyed our walk between the flowers. Ken Horton West Moors

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