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Cover: Beech avenue, Wimborne
On the pull for family support
Volunteers from across Dorset took part in the Dorset Plane Pull challenge to raise vital funds for Home-Start Wessex.
The charity, celebrating its 30th anniversary, put together a team of 20 to pull a Boeing 737 at this year’s Dorset Plane Pull, the UK’s only charity event of its kind. The volunteers raised £2,625 in the process.
Home-Start Wessex offers friendship, practical support and emotional advice to parents in Dorset with at least one child under five when they are in crisis, providing specialist groups and one-to-one home visits. The plane pull is the country’s most unique fundraising event. Teams of 20 people pull a Boeing 737 weighing in at 35,000kg a distance of 50 metres. Since its founding in 2009, the event has raised more than £340,000 for charities.
Darren Lewis of Home-Start
Wessex said: “Our incredible team pulled a 35-tonne plane in just 35.63 seconds - what an achievement!
“A big thank-you to the team and everyone who has donated so far. Your support truly makes a difference.
“In under a minute of intense hard work, these volunteers and their supporters have made a life-changing difference to local families.”
The charity is actively recruiting volunteers to offer
emotional and practical support to parents with young children across Dorset.
If you can spare a few hours a week to help local families through challenging times and make a difference in your community, contact heidi@homestartwessex. org.uk. No experience is needed - just a big heart and a listening ear, as full training and ongoing support are provided.
A restoration project aims to reduce fire risk and save some of the world’s rarest wildlife habitats, on Dorset heathland. A major incident was declared last month as 177 acres of land at Holt Heath burned for six days.
The fire service said it had been pushed to its limits. Now, work is taking place at five heathland areas to create a habitat restoration project across Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
The project will focus on restoring lowland heathland - an internationally-rare ecosystem that supports endangered species.
Work will take place at: Stephens Castle, Verwood Dewlands Common North, Verwood Slop Bog, Ferndown Parley Common, Ferndown Pine Clump, Upton.
Respond to your community
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is calling on passionate and dedicated individuals to make a difference in their local communities by becoming Community First Responders.
CFRs are trained volunteers who attend medical emergencies in their local area, often ahead of an ambulance arriving on scene. They provide essential lifesaving care in those critical first few minutes, including CPR and defibrillation, often making a real difference to patient outcomes.
The Trust is recruiting
in Swanage, Cranborne, Beaminster, Lyme Regis, and Bridport.
Jane Whichello of the Trust said: “The Responders are a vital part of the chain of survival. Their swift response and commitment to their communities help save lives every day.”
This is a volunteer role with flexible hours that can fit around your lifestyle –ideal for those who live or work locally and want to contribute in a meaningful way.
Applications are open now and will close on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Visit www.swast.nhs.uk for more information.
Booked for the day... rare reads at museum
The second-hand bookshop at Wimborne’s awardwinning Museum of East Dorset has announced a special one-day sale of collectable books tomorrow, Saturday, September 20, from 10am to 4pm. Entry is free and all proceeds will support the ongoing work of the museum. The event will feature an extensive and carefully curated selection of fiction and non-fiction titles, spanning a wide range of subjects and authors. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, an avid reader, or conducting research into a
particular topic, you may just find the perfect volume waiting for you.
All books in the sale have been professionally valued, and the collection includes several rare editions - many of which have not yet been available in the shop.
This is a unique opportunity to browse some of the museum’s most valuable literary donations.
The bookshop is located at the back of the museum’s gift shop on Wimborne High Street.
For further information, contact: books@museum ofeastdorset.co.uk.
£19,000 raised at Rotary’s fabulous fayre
Verwood Rotary Club’s Rustic Fayre matched last year’s record amount, despite higher costs, writes Louisa Hiscock. The club now has the task of dividing up to £19,000 to support local charities, organisations and activities. If you have a nomination, apply via verwoodrotary. org.uk or contact secretary@ verwoodrotary.org.uk. It was a wonderful afternoon for all the family in glorious sunshine.
Mayor Spencer Flower, president Roger Sweet and Verwood’s town crier David Craner opened the fayre. Club members would like to thank the sponsors and volunteers, whose support to put on such a big event is inval uable.
It would be hard to list all the highlights, but the Come Bye sheepdog and ducks display was popular in the arena alongside many returning favourites like the terrier races, mini-horses display and egg-catching event. There were many stalls, live music, children’s activities, classic cars and our annual corporate and family duck races to name but a few.
The club’s next big event is a charity concert with the Dorset Police Male Voice Choir on Saturday, October 4, at Verwood Methodist Church. Tickets can be booked at the club website or contact David Allen on 01202 823541.
Farewell to Jean
This year’s Viva Voce concerts promise to be particularly special for the choir and retiring musical director Jean Chambers, right. Audiences will enjoy music from Les Miserables to pop classics like Mamma Mia and Electricity. The songs are guaranteed to ‘raise you up’, so do put these dates in your diary now to create your own musical memories!
Sunday, September 28, 2:00pm, Broadstone Memorial Hall; tickets will be available through ticketsource.co.uk/viva-voce or on the door.
All proceeds will be donated to Nordoff & Robbins who work to transform lives through the power of music.
Saturday, October 4, 2:30pm, Wimborne Methodist Church,
BH21 1DY; Tickets will be available on the door.
All proceeds will be donated to the church charitable funds. September 2:00pm Broadstone Memorial Hall, BH18 8AW Tickets will be available through www.ticketsource. co.uk/viva-voce or on the door. All proceeds will be donated to Nordoff and Robbins who work to transform lives through the power of music.
Saturday 4th
October 2:30pm Wimborne Methodist Church, BH21 1DY Tickets will be available on the door. All proceeds will be donated to the church charitable funds.
What’s town coming to?
Living in the town off the square I often walk round the town and it has come to my attention how bad the pavements are; they seriously need attention. I have recently phoned a number given to me from the town council on this matter in particular down the lane where I live - uneven with a dip in the middle, edge of the paving poking up - it’s so dangerous to anyone, especially the elderly. This needs attention now. Secondly, the signs outside certain shops and cafeswhy have up to three on the pavement, making people step into road?
This is not acceptable there is no need for it.
There is a major problem next to Superdrug - if tables and chairs are set back from pavement, near the bus stop,
and you get a gathering of friends or family, having a gossip and occasionally a bus queue there is congestion where often you have to walk on the road.
And thirdly why can’t cyclists fix bells on your bikes?
The number that come down the lane is dangerous, especially as people have had to walk on the road due to signs.
And last weekend’s revellers! It was unbelievable.
Shouting, swearing, kicking doors or windows urinating in gutters, throwing up for england and, yes, sex against a shop window!
Believe me, I’ve seen it all.
On that note I’m sure somebody will think of something else....
Lyn Lovell Wimborne
Support our recycling battle
Wimborne War on Waste have successfully managed the blister pack recycling scheme scheme at Fair Ground, the Wimborne Fair Trade shop, for the last two years - relying solely on monetary donations to keep it going.
We make no money from the recycling itself - though people often think we do! Each box costs us £78.60 and we fill one a week. While the amount of blister packs recycled through us keeps growing, our donations do not!
We’ve now reached a point where we (Wimborne War on Waste) have spent more than £300 keeping it going for the last month.
This is sadly not sustainable for our small organisation. It is wonderful that so many local people are conscious
Please help with our exhibition
Working with the town clerk, Kate Osborne, we researched and curated exhibitions in 2024 and earlier this year, based upon the 80th anniversaries of D-Day and Victory in Europe and Victory Over Japan days. These included recollections of residents who were children at the time. Now we would like your help to produce, perhaps, a more permanent exhibition entitled ‘The History Of Lytchett Minster And Upton’.
Do you have any of the following we could use?
Photographs Diaries
Letters
Memorabilia
Artefacts
Documents
Memories.
If so, we would love to hear from you. Telephone 01202 632070, email office@ lytchettminsterandupton-tc. gov.uk, or by visiting in person at the town council office at 1 Moorland Way, Upton, BH16 5JS. Thank you.
Cllr Ray Griffin Mayor
about waste and make the effort to recycle their blister packs.
A huge thank-you to all that already donate but we cannot maintain this scheme without additional support.
If you’re dropping off, please consider a donation in the pot provided.
If you’re bulk collecting blister packs for friends, family or businesses, please ask them for a donation too. And if you’re a business that would like to sponsor a boxplease get in touch.
Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.
Sarah Wise
Wimborne War on Waste
Autumn is here and so is October’s Canford & Merley WI meeting!
Join us on Wednesday, October 8, at 7.15pm for 7.30pm at the Community centre, Harrier Drive, Merley. Our theme for the evening is Pumpkin Decorating - a fun, creative and seasonal activity to get us in the autumn spirit. Come along for ideas and inspiration (no carving required!)
For further details, please contact me on 07780 705702.
Hazel Clarke Canford
Guild’s summer of fun events Pumpkin fun at WI meeting
Verwood Townswomen’s Guild’s September meeting was a social afternoon with needlework, chat and board games. Members also put forward suggestions for our charity for the coming year. Summer events have been a Summer Lunch in July,
Return of our jumble sale
The Colehill Scout and Guide jumble sale is back. We are fundraising to maintain our Joint HQ in Colehill. The jumble sale will take place on Saturday, October 4, at Colehill Village Hall, Cannon Hill Road, BH21 2LR, from 11am. Entry is 50p, children get free entry.
We can accept jumble donations from 8.30am on the day.
Many thanks in advance for your help.
Rachel Barrass-Stones Colehill Scout Group
followed by an afternoon tea in August, held in a member’s lovely garden, and a Fish ‘n’ Chip Lunch is planned for November.
For information, please ring Judi on 01202 053264. Linda Pearson Verwood
Caring for the carers - it’s time for real reform
CARE is often referred to as the Cinderella service to the NHSbut when I shadowed two carers in Wimborne last month, they showed quiet strength, deep commitment and incredible compassion to each of their patients, true Fairy Godmothers. One visit was to a gentleman recently discharged from hospital with weeping leg ulcers. He had been sent home to a cluttered, unhygienic environment that posed serious infection risks.
With no time allocated for anything beyond basic care, the carer still took it upon herself to clean what she could, searching through piles of household items for clean bedding and clothes. She did it with a smile, knowing she’d be back again tomorrow.
In another home, handwritten notes from family members were taped around the flatgentle reminders to help their father manage his dementia. The carers followed them
patiently and carefully. Later, we visited an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s. Her face lit up, a moment of comfort that showed how care really matters. That same day, roundabouts had been daubed with St George’s flags - symbols the carers interpreted as hostile towards them. Most of those working in the company had come to the UK on Health and Care Visas, having brought their families to start a new life. They spoke of long hours, low pay, and rigid schedules - conditions that deter local workers but are unavoidable for migrants tied to visa rules. I was told British colleagues often left for betterpaid roles in retail or hospitality. Migrant workers, however, are locked into care roles by visa rules. On top of their taxes, these workers pay an NHS surcharge of £4,500 a year for a family of four. With plans to tighten settled status, many are questioning whether they can afford to stay – or if they are
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Mid-Dorset & North Poole VIKKI SLADE MP
wanted and valued. This is not just a moral failure, it’s a practical one. Our NHS and social care systems rely on migrant workers. With an ageing population, especially in Dorset, we must face facts: without these carers, hospital beds will remain occupied and vulnerable people will go without support.
The much-needed
transformation included in the NHS Ten-Year Plan cannot be delivered and councils will remain crippled by increasing costs. Closing entry-level visas may seem an easy way to reduce the number of people coming to the UK and ease immigration concerns, but it ignores the realities around workforce.
The Liberal Democrats have long called for better carer’s support; fair pay, improved conditions, and a Royal College of Care Workers. We have championed the rights of unpaid carers, and the need for respite so families can cope for longer. But we must go further.
The Casey Review must be completed more quickly, crossparty talks held, and a national conversation begun - one that values care workers and welcomes those who choose to serve the most vulnerable. Because if we don’t act now, we won’t just lose carers - we’ll lose the ability to care.
Labour is industrialising agricultural land
Wessex Internet showed me some of the great work they are doing as part of Project Gigabit to deliver fibre broadband to homes in St Leonards and St Ives.
My collaboration with the parish council has ensured that most homes in the parish will have access to a good broadband service by early next year.
But frustratingly, there are still parts of the area that will not be covered despite local Dorset councillors, Ray Bryan and Barry Goringe, together with the parish council, Dorset Council and Wessex Internet strongly lobbying for the service to be extended to all residents.
The funding for that has not yet been authorised by the Government.
I am, therefore, keen to increase the pressure and encourage those who have been left out to give me the details of the adverse impact upon them,
which I shall use as evidence to lobby the Minister responsible.
n Another active local lobbying campaign is that by residents of Burton for the reopening of their GP surgery, which served the village for more than 40 years until its closure last August.
Although another GP practice has bought the premises, inexplicably the Dorset Integrated Care Board has refused permission to allow the surgery to reopen.
On September 2, it was a privilege to present a large petition to the House of Commons on behalf of residents.
In doing so, I called on the Government ‘to overrule the unelected ICB and show everyone that they were being genuine at the General Election when they promised to increase access to GP services rather than reduce it.’
The campaign comes at a time when figures from NHS Dorset
reveal that our county has the second-longest wait time in the country for patients getting an appointment after 28 days.
n Another local campaign is progressing in West Moors where Councillor Andy Skeats has organised a scarecrow exhibition and competition, the theme being ‘Twenty is Plenty’.
If vehicles travelled through the village at 20mph instead of 30mph about a minute would be added to journey times but to the great benefit of local residents and road safety.
When speaking to some of the shopkeepers responsible for the scarecrows it was exciting to note their enthusiasm for this novel form of lobbying. Let us wish them success in their efforts.
n Why is the Government encouraging the industrialisation of prime agricultural land with solar panels from China? Panels should be located on railway embankments and scrubland or on the roofs of buildings and car parks. It should also be a requirement that they are manufactured in the UK.
For these reasons, the solar farm proposed for land at Burton leased for dairy farming must be rejected by BCP councillors. Conservative
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Vote for our town’s ‘unsung heroes’
Wimborne’s Business Improvement District (BID) is calling on local businesses to back its renewal this Octoberand safeguard the vital services that help keep the town thriving. From cleaner streets and vibrant public spaces to flagship events like last year’s Summer of History, the Christmas Lights switch-on, the much-loved town Christmas advert, the month-long Discover Wimborne festival and the new Wimborne Food Festival, Wimborne BID delivers far more than meets the eye. With no replacement body to take over its remit, the upcoming five-year ballot is critical.
Established in 2011, Wimborne BID is a not-for-profit initiative funded by 330 levy-paying businesses. The cost? For most businesses, less than £1 a day. The impact? Transformational.
Martin Pate, founder of MJP Law and a Wimborne resident said that Wimborne ‘constantly punches above its weight in both the good times and the bad. The
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glue that keeps this all together, with a formula and business plan is the BID, a vital ingredient for continued success in this historic town for people who live and work here.’
Wimborne BID’s reach spans: Economic Growth: Driving footfall through events
Business Support: Offering training, networking, and tailored advice.
Cleaner, Safer Streets: Funding extra litter picking, graffiti removal, combatting crime and anti-social behaviour and
Cooking...
Upside down strawberry summer pudding
I am known amongst my family and friends for my puddings! I have tried most versions of cheesecakes and crumbles but saw this one, which looked a bit of a challenge. I thought that my chocolate finger cheesecake was hard to do, as the fingers kept sliding down, but this one was far worse and tested my patience!
I sliced each strawberry into four pieces length ways. Starting at the bottom of the bowl, I gradually built up walls on the side of the bowl. I think, if you have the patience, you can make them overlap and look artistic. Needless to say, I am not that patient!
While making the cream filling, I realised that I had not brought enough whipping cream, but a quick Google saved my day in that you can substitute whipping cream with some crème fraiche, which is what I did. I was making the dessert for some neighbours, who we meet up with every few weeks or so. They are really good company and I always try and impress with a new dessert.
I decided to turn my cheesecake out early in case it was a disaster, giving me enough time to go and get another one from the
enhancing spaces such as the new town mural for the underpass earlier this year.
Community Spirit: Supporting local organisations and cultural initiatives, including the Town of Culture 2026 bid.
Sally Vowles from Guardall Security Systems, which has been in Wimborne for 10 years said: “Wimborne BID has been a great source of support and is a great asset to our town. They’re able to advise and implement changes which will improve the running of our business and many
supermarket but, amazingly, it turned out fine. A few strawberries were making a break for freedom, but the majority had stuck in place. I removed the cling film, and voilà, a perfect dessert for a summer’s day! The only criticism I had was from my husband; he was treading on dangerous ground! He said, and I do have to agree with him, (grrr), that the base was too thick. I did follow the recipe, but another time I think I would halve it.
other local businesses.”
Residents feel the difference too. Steve Unterberger, who moved to Wimborne eight years ago, said: “This town has a heartbeat with some of the best entertainment and events in the entire county - hard to beat New Year’s Eve in Wimborne Square. “The shops are another big draw with national brands alongside thriving independents and a true desire from residents to support them.” He added: “It’s important that residents remember why they love the town and that the future shaping of the town remains in everyone’s collective hands.”
Sarah Wrixon of Summers & Co insurance brokers, based at Walford Mill, addeed: “Wimborne BID and its volunteers are the unsung heroes of our town.”
As Wimborne BID puts forward its new business plan, local businesses are urged to engage, vote and ensure Wimborne continues to flourish.
Pictured is BID manager Tammy Sleet with board directors.
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Ingredients
Strawberries: 400g (14oz)
Whipping cream: 500ml (17fl oz)
Icing sugar: 120g (4.2oz)
Strawberries: 300g (11oz)
Biscuits: 300g (11oz)
Soft butter: 150g (5.3oz)
Method
Slice 400g of strawberries
Layer cling film inside a bowl, then stick the sliced strawberries to it
Whip the cream until it’s stiff, then add icing sugar to taste
Chop the remaining strawberries up and then fold them into the cream mix
Pour the whipped cream over the sliced strawberries
Pop in the fridge to set while you make the base
Mix crushed biscuits with soft butter until well combined
Place the biscuit mixture over the whipped cream
Pat down to make it flat
Chill in the fridge for a couple of hours
To serve, put a plate on the top of the bowl and turn it upside down.
(Hopefully it should all come out in one piece!)
Serve with extra strawberries.
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Championship success for young riders
Bryanston Prep’s young equestrians shone at the prestigious NSEA Grassroots Championships at Hickstead this summer, bringing home fantastic results and showing true team spirit throughout the competition.
The Team National Grassroots 60cm Championship title was secured by a superb effort from Jess F (riding Storm and Laddie), Sofia A (riding Seb), and Paola A (riding Storm).
Individual successes followed, with Paola A winning first place in the 50cm class against a field of more than 70 competitors.
Max H also impressed with an 8th
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place finish in the 40cm National Championships.
The first day also brought a string of top 15 finishes:
Alice H – 4th in the 40cm
Frankie L – 8th in the 40cm
Max H – 10th in the 40cm
Edward L – 5th in the 40cm (out of 61)
Aggy B – 9th in the 40cm (out of 61)
Ollie S – 13th in the 40cm (out of 61)
Bertie B – 10th in the 50cm (out of 70)
Consistency was the hallmark of the team’s performance, achieving an outstanding 19 clear rounds out of 22 on the second day.
Huge congratulations go to all the
riders representing Bryanston Prep at the event: Edward L, Ollie S, Bertie B, Jess F, Alice H, Rosa H, Aggy B, Sofia A, Max H, Frankie L and Paola A. Riding teacher Charley Camp said:
“This success was not only about the riders but also about the community behind them. “Parents and pupils alike pitched in - from making coffee to mucking out - ensuring the weekend ran smoothly.
“Their dedication and support were invaluable. “Thank you.”
Well done to everyone involved for their hard work, determination, and teamwork.
Volleyball fun nets £15k for hospice charities
Beach volleyball players from 20 companies in the property sector have helped to raise £15,000 for two hospice charities in championships organised by lender MSP Capital.
This is the fourth year in a row that the Poole-based firm has staged the event on Bournemouth beach with proceeds split equally between Julia’s House and Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
The contribution from this year takes the total raised since the inaugural contest in 2022 to more than £55,000. Leigh Bartlett, chief executive at MSP Capital, said: “This was another great event that brought people from across the property sector together in aid of two brilliant charities in our heartland. “Every year the championships serve as an opportunity for us to give back to the community in a way that enables people to have fun and network on the sand.” Both charities voiced praise and gratitude for the event at a time when
the costs of hospice care are continuing to increase.
Caroline Attreed, corporate fundraiser for Julia’s House, said: “The work that MSP Capital puts into this competition is phenomenal. It is such a great local event, bringing businesses together to have fun while making such a difference to their local community.”
Likewise, Vicki Gray, head of fundraising at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, said: “The beach volleyball event is always such an amazing day, loads of fun, a bit of friendly competition, and a chance for local businesses to connect. “But most importantly, it helps raise awareness and support for two amazing local hospice charities.”
Antiques & Collectibles
Super-rare Quasar arrives at auction
A super-rare Quasar, one of only 21 built, is entered into the Charterhouse auction of classic motorcycles on Thursday, October 9, at the Haynes Motor Museum.
Head of motorcycles at Charterhouse, George Beale, said: “Distinctive and memorable is certainly one way to describe it.”
The Quasar was a British designed and built feet forward motorcycle designed by Malcolm Newell and Ken Leaman in the 1970s.
Looking futuristic from the start, it had a semi-enclosed body with a roof and windscreen.
Having a low riding position and with its weather protection, it was highly
the high production costs and limited appeal for wind in the hair bikers,
in only 21 original Quasars being built, although the striking design influenced later vehicles such as the BMW C1 scooter. Estimated at £6,000-£7,000, this bike will appeal to the collectors who like to stand
out from the crowd. Charterhouse is inviting further entries for this specialist veteran, vintage and classic motorcycle auction.
For help and advice, contact motorcycle expert George Beale at Charterhouse. Pictured is Charterhouse’s Elizabeth trying out the Quasar for size.
n Richard and the team can be contacted for specialist advice and valuations at the Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, 01935 812277 or via rb@charterhouseauction.com.
A RARE trio of mid-19th century American family portraits feature in Charterhouse’s picture auction this week.
And the collection stands out because experts have been able to identify the subjects.
“While we regularly see and sell British portraits from the past few centuries, more often than not we sadly have no idea who the sitters are, but on this occasion, we know who the American sitters are, which makes great change,” said Richard Bromell, from the auction house.
Painted in the manner of George Peter Alexander Healy, a US artist (1808-94), the trio is made up of a portrait of Joel Henry Cooper; his wife, Perses Elizabeth Cooper; and his son, Henry Allen Cooper.
Joel Henry Cooper was related to James Fennimore Cooper, the author of such
American romantic classics as The Last of The Mohicans and The Deerslayer.
He was born in Stockbridge, Wisconsin, in 1822 and married Perses Elizabeth Allen on July 18, 1848, at Elk, Illinois, having one son and four daughters, Henry Allen, Florence, Mary Elizabeth and Jeanette.
Henry Allen Cooper (18501931) was elected member of Congress for Wisconsin (1893-1919).
Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for this specialist auction of pictures, maps and books, which will take place on Thursday, September 25.
n For valuations, help and advice on single items or complete collections, contact Richard Bromell at Charterhouse in Sherborne on 01935 812277 or email rb@ charterhouse-auction.com.
Henry Allen Cooper as a child with a favourite dog – the picture is estimated to sell for £400-600
‘A baby helped me break yo-yo diet cycle’
Like many mums, Chelsie has always struggled with her weight. From her teenage years, yo-yo dieting was the norm in her family, and she often felt trapped in a cycle of losing and regaining weight.
When she became pregnant with her daughter, Sydnie, in 2022, Chelsie was already overweight and anxious about how it might affect her pregnancy. Those fears grew when she was told her BMI was classed as “high risk”, and she worried constantly about her health and her baby’s future. By the end of her pregnancy, Chelsie had gained 4 stone and was living with constant back, hip and ankle pain. Even simple activities, like getting down on the floor to play with Sydnie, became a daily struggle – triggering embarrassment, anxiety and fear about letting her little girl down.
“I didn’t want to become the mum who couldn’t join in with her child’s activities because of my weight. I knew something had to change.” – Chelsie
Five months after giving birth, exhausted from sleepless nights and living on sugar-filled snacks, Chelsie knew it was time. On 29th January 2024, she reached out to her Consultant, and made a promise to herself – she would lose the weight and be the healthy, happy role model her daughter deserved.
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• 4 stone lost in just 4 months (on track for 6 stone in 6 months!)
• More energy to keep up with Sydnie
• Aches and pains gone – no more struggling to get up and down
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• A new career – becoming a Consultant herself after being made redundant “Since losing weight, my confidence has grown, I feel happier in myself and have more energy – even with sleepless nights. I no longer
have constant back, knee and ankle pain. I’m now able to get up and down off the floor with Sydnie, no problem.” – Chelsie Chelsie’s journey has also inspired those around her. Friends, family, and even other mums have seen her transformation and been motivated to start their own journeys.
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Kath inundated with birthday wishes
cards sent from around the world to mark her 100th birthday.
Kathleen, who lives at Elizabeth House, received 420 cards from residents, businesses, nurseries, holiday clubs and military organisations from across the UK and wider Europe, with some travelling from as far away as Canada, Hong Kong and Australia.
The cards were sent in response to the care home team’s special request for Kathleen to be surprised with 100 birthday cards in honour of her
Royal Naval Service (Wrens) aed 18, in June 1944, where she was given the role of a bomb range marker, which involved monitoring targets and charting parachutes from a plane.
wonderful to be with Mum on her special birthday. She’s always had a positive attitude and would never throw anything away, which I guess was in the spirit of wartime.”
On her special birthday, Kathleen was joined by her son, Tim, and their extended family, her friends from Bournemouth Wrens Association, deputy mayor of Poole, Pete Miles, and the care home team, who all helped Kathleen to open her many cards. Kathleen’s son, Tim, said: “It was
Home manager Claudia Carvell added: “It was wonderful to see Kathleen’s huge smile as she looked at the vast number of cards.
“She’s a truly incredible lady who has served her country, so we wanted to make an extra special effort to ensure that Kathleen could enjoy her day.”
All you need to know to prepare for winter
In order to support residents’ relatives and friends, and the local community, Barchester’s Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown is hosting a free ‘Preparing for
Winter Talk’ and is inviting members of the community to attend. They will be joined by Collette from Age UK with useful hints and tips including funding
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availability, plus she will cover scam awareness. Attendees will also be joined by Shelley Barker from Utilities Warehouse to discuss the energy cap coming into effect from October 2 and how to save money. There will be plenty of time for Q&A during and at the end of the session. Head to Kings Park Care Home, 14 Church Road, Ferndown, BH22 9EU, on September 25 at 2pm.General manager Jenna May said: “We want to help and support relatives, friends and members of our local community to
better understand what is available and highlight the services that are out there.
“We’re inviting everyone to come along and listen to our talk to raise awareness and to help give people some information and coping strategies.
“Please RSVP to jane. shanahan@barchester. com if you would like to attend.”
For more information, please contact Jenna May, General Manager at Kings Park Care Home on 01202 863630 or jenna. may@barchester.com.
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Green is the colour at open homes event
Dorset’s Greener Homes will open their doors for the fifth year across Dorset on Saturday, September 20, Sunday 21, Saturday 27, and Sunday 28.
Communities across Dorset are set to benefit from the event, as more than 50 homes across Dorset take part in the annual event ‘Dorset Greener Homes’ to showcase greener and sustainable energy installed in their homes.
Many feature solar panels, battery sttorage, air and ground source heat pumps and mechanical ventilation; others show low-cost solutions using natural materials which can be recycled at the end of the life of the building, and wildlife-friendly gardens.
There are currently eight homes that can be viewed in the BCP area plus another eight in the Wareham and Purbeck area, with new homes being added all the time.
Booking details and opening times can be found on www. dorsetgreenerhomes.org . The website also features mini-films of some of the homes. Many homes are also open outside of the event dates all year round.
This event is one of Dorset Climate Action Network’s main projects. Learn more about their work at www.dorsetcan.org.
Town festival on the way
Make sure you’re in or near Wimborne between Saturday, October 11, and Saturday 18th, for this year’s Planet Wimborne Green Festival.
As in previous years, this celebration of all things green and environmentallyfriendly will bring together community groups, local organisations and businesses, churches and schools to put on a varied programme to inspire and equip us all to live more sustainably and take better care of our fragile planet. The 2025 theme is ‘Buy Better, Be More’ and headlining at the finale will be Patrick Grant from the Great British Sewing Bee.
A successful fashion designer with bespoke tailoring and ethical clothing businesses, as well as a TV personality and author, Patrick will be speaking at Queen Elizabeth School, with a focus on buying less and better - and being happier in the process.
Activities during the week include creative workshops, a visit to Lush’s green hub, a sustainable food tour round some of Wimborne’s restaurants, a children’s poster competition, film
night, climate café, inspiring nature walks and talks - and a whole lot more. Paralympic gold-medal-winning canoeist Jack Eyers will be at the official opening on the Minster Green. Fold-out programmes will be available from East Dorset Information Centre (High Street) and Fair Ground (Corn Market).
Visit planetwimborne.org/wimbornegreen-festival for more information.
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A day at the farm
with Sharon Boden
Sharon is a member of staff at High Mead Farm in Longham. High Mead is a working farm run to promote the benefits of engaging with animals, soil and nature. We create purposeful roles for our co-farmers, young people and adults, to help create a sense of well-being and self-worth many have never experienced before. Due to safeguarding, the farm shop is the only area currently open to the public
It’s been an exciting fortnight - most importantly for the long overdue arrival of the rain.
The fields are looking green and lush and the animals are gorging on the grass and enjoying the warm showers too. We are also pleased to be able to announce the arrival of our pork: sausages, chops, bacon, and a first for us, charceuterie!
We’re now selling pancetta lardons, lomo and coppa.
As this is a new line of meats for us to sell, we would be interested to see how it is welcomed, so please buy some and give us honest feedback.
The craft team are expanding their skills - we now have a sewing machine for large sewing projects but one of our Co-Farmers took on the task of making a stuffed rabbit.
It has been sown by hand and the finished rabbit is quite beautiful and a project to be proud of - well done Emily!
The Mayor of Ferndown has launched
a project asking everyone who can knit to help make poppies for a display later in the year. We’re proud to say that our Volunteers have been very busy contributing to this and have made more than 100 poppies so far.
As we move into September, we’re glad to see familiar faces back with us as well as some new faces and it feels as if the farm family is back together again - the lull from summer has been replaced with a tangible buzz of excitement and activity with friends reconnecting and new friends being made.
Wessex Water, who have funded our wood bay extension, also joined us for a corporate day this week.
It was a very wet day but they managed to get the marquee cleared out and put it all away, under the guidance of our Volunteer Steve, the marquee expert. The marquee is a very kind loan to us from Dreamboats in Wimborne.
This means that we are able to host events, both public and private, at the
farm in the drier months and it is based at the heart of the farm, so you can see most of the animals.
One last thing is to remind you all of our last Open Day of 2025 - this will be on Saturday, October 25, from10am to 4pm (weather permitting).
This is a free family event with tea, cakes and hot dogs to buy.
We are able to open up the farm to the public and show off our amazing place. We will also be able to chat to you about the services we provide to our vulnerable adults, how to access us, etc.
Also, if you’d like to rent out a room or the farm for a party, camp out, etc, we’ll be able chat to you about this too.
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Fundraising quiz to focus on environmental issues
Planet Wimborne invites local quiz groups and individuals to a fundraising quiz night on Wednesday, September 24, at 7.30pm, to support the 2025 Green Festival.
Entertaining quizmaster John Billington will be hosting once again and the quiz promises to be a fun and
entertaining evening of questions on issues including water, trees, politics, history and geography - from easy to challenging and everything in between.
Come as an individual or come as a group of up to six people. There will be prizes, a raffle and
licensed bar - bring your own snacks. Doors open: 7pm for 7.30pm.
Venue: Colehill Sports and Social Club, 108 Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 2QR.
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A 2016 study demonstrated 6- week cure rates as low as 25% when cows had been lame for at least 2 weeks at the time of treatment.
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Lines of communication at Shillingstone
Merley-based Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society will be taking over the signal box at Shillingstone Station near Blandford for its annual ‘Railways on the Air’ (Rota) event over September 27 and 28.
Setting up its very tall radio antenna on the track, it will be connecting with other similarly ‘occupied’ heritage railway signal boxes around the UK and, if possible, further afield.
North Dorset Railway has been hosting this ‘ham’ radio event for several years, but this year is a bit special. The first-ever passenger railway journey was made on September 27, 1825, exactly 200 years ago, when hundreds of passengers were carried 26 miles on what
came to be known as the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Appropriately enough, Rota is organised every year by Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Society, based just a couple of miles from that pioneering line.
Shillingstone Station was on the ‘other’ S&D railway, the Somerset and Dorset, and the society usually makes a point of contacting the sister signal box at Midsomer Nortonthough that doesn’t always run smoothly, thanks to the station’s site, hemmed in by the Mendips.
On one occasion, particularly active solar radiation disrupted the connection but, as luck would have it, the society succeeded in bouncing a signal off a communications satellite
which just happened to be passing overhead.
The society was founded in 1982 by employees of Flight Refuelling Ltd, and based themselves in the company’s social club building. It has kept its original name even though Flight Refuelling was renamed Cobham in 1994, after the company’s founder, and the social club is now privately
run.
Visitors to Shillingstone Station will be able to find out more about amateur radio, see what’s going on and maybe try their hand. The station will be open as usual throughout the weekend, between 10.00am and 4.00pm, as will the everpopular café.
‘Ham’ sandwich, anyone?
Hilary Daniels
O good! - on track for railway exhibition
Once again the Central Southern Gauge O Group (CSGOG) will be returning to the Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS, for their annual Model Railway Exhibition on Sunday, October 26, from 10am until 4pm, writes David Coasby.
Admittance is £7 per adult with accompanied children free.
On display will be O gauge models (that’s twice the size of the more common Hornby Trains).
There will be several operational layouts, including vintage tin plate (always very popular with children); the group’s own test track; model engineering demo; model railway traders; a bring & buy stall and several railway societies. And of course at the Allendale there is plenty of parking and a café on site. You will no doubt find the scenery on the layouts fascinating with so much
detail lovingly applied, to make it look just like the real thing - but in miniature. Apart from the exhibition the Group normally meet from 7pm on the second
Wednesday of each month, at the Allendale Centre.
Visitour website for details: www.csgog.org.
Visitors of all ages and modelling abilities are always made welcome at our meetings.
So if you are interested in model railways we’d love to meet you one evening. There’s no obligation to join our group, but we hope you will be inspired by what you see.
Sunday 21st September 7.00pm at Lytchett Minster Church. Dorset Bridge Choir sing ‘Let’s Dance,’ a concert of music and poetry celebrating dance. Tickets £15 from liz. york@btinternet.com or cash on the door.
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Steeped in three generations of history, Bakhtiyar of Stockbridge and London has long been a respected leader in the Persian and Oriental handwoven carpet trade. Headed by internationally renowned carpet expert Masoud Mazaheri-Asadi.
Spend time with Bakhtiyar’s specialists and you will quickly discover their passion and love for the craftsmanship of the carpets they source. Masoud is often called upon by auction houses, insurance firms and institutions to identify and value carpets and invited to share his expertise with media outlets such as the BBC.
We would be remiss to say that is all they do, carrying out general repairs for clients, whilst also working with many historic organisations to clean and restore carpets, bringing them back to life, in some cases removing 200 year old stains.
Bakhtiyar believe that no rug is ever a lost ruin, beyond repair. As Persian Poet Rumi once said “where there is ruin, there is hope for treasure”.
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Taste the delicious home-cooked food of Persia over a leisurely lunch, with all proceeds raised in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.
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Pupil’s historic cricket debut for county firsts
Bryanston Sixth Form pupil Alfie has become the youngest player ever to represent Dorset’s Men’s First team, making his county cricket debut shortly after turning 16.
Alfie, who joined Bryanston in 2022 on the school’s High Performance Sports Programme (HPSP), has been part of Dorset Cricket’s Emerging Players Programme since the age of 13. The programme provides high-quality training for promising players with the aim of developing them towards firstclass county cricket.
Building on his debut, Alfie will travel to Australia in January as part of a student exchange to Toowoomba Grammar School, Queensland, where
he will spend four months further developing his cricket during the spring term.
Bryanston and Cricket Dorset Ltd
formalised a partnership last year to create a high-quality training centre for the EPP, a move that benefits young talents like Alfie. Since joining the school, he has represented Bryanston in both cricket and rugby, drawing inspiration from positive role models across the school sports programme.
Josh Digby, Bryanston’s head of cricket, pictured with Alfie, said: “Alfie’s dedication and maturity are outstanding.
“He makes the most of every opportunity, whether in training, the classroom, or competition, and his county debut is a reflection of the hard work he has put in.
“We’re incredibly proud of him.”
Partnership awarded Apprenticeship Hub contract
The New Forest Business Partnership has been awarded the contract to deliver the New Forest Apprenticeship Hub, an initiative funded by the Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund through New Forest District Council. Running until March 2026, the project will support micro-businesses and SMEs across the New Forest, offering flexible, accessible training and skills development opportunities, with a digital-first approach to engagement and delivery. Supporting local business growth, the Hub builds on
the success of previous initiatives, with a renewed focus on:
Accessible skills development - Bite-sized, flexible training tailored to the needs of micro-business owners
Digital-first engagementDelivered via online and hybrid platforms, supported by NFBP’s established communications channels
Sector-neutral support -
Open to all business sectors operating in the New Forest Partnership leverage -
Strengthening collaboration with education providers and stakeholders to maximise
impact.
The core delivery team for the Apprenticeship Hub includes Alice Smee from NFBP, who will lead programme coordination and business engagement; Angie Beeston of Evolution 4 Business, providing training and skills advisory; Heidi Roper from ViewHR, offering HR and employment law expertise; Kirsty Gray of New Forest Activities, acting as the advisor on apprenticeships and the Transfer to Transform initiative; Matthew Lawson, NFBP’s chairman, who will provide strategic
leadership; Nicky Rudd from Padua Communications, responsible for marketing and communications; and Rhia Gill from NFBP, supporting business engagement and communications. The programme is further supported by an advisory group of education and business leaders including Brockenhurst College, Totton College, Solent University and the University of Southampton Business School.
Visit www.nfbp.org.uk or contact the NFBP team at contact@nfbp.org.uk.
Give your home an autumn health check
Sorry to be the ones to break the summer mood (although the recent rain started it), but now is the time to start preparing your home for colder weather.
Here’s a quick autumn home checklist from the team at Armishaws.com.
Money boiler
Have you serviced your boiler recently? It can increase its life span and make it more efficient, reducing winter bills.
If you don’t want to pay for a service, you can check the pressure yourself, most boilers run best at around 1 to 1.5 bar. Get on the fence
Don’t wait for that storm to tell you your fences (lying halfway down the street!) need securing. Check them for any weaknesses before they fly away.
Declutter the gutter
Give your gutters a quick clean now, rather than having to climb that ladder after the weather turns.
Lag it
Lag exterior pipes or taps to protect them against the winter chill, not forgetting those in loft spaces or outbuildings. There’s
On The Move
nothing plumbers like more than fixing burst pipes in winter when they can charge premium rates to fix a potentially preventable issue.
While you’re at it, disconnect and drain hosepipes to prevent them splitting.
Chim-chim cheree
When was the last time you had the chimney cleaned?
And have you tested the batteries in carbon monoxide and smoke detectors recently?
Greener flames
If you have a wood burner or open fire, autumn is a good time to research alternatives to burning wood, helping to
reduce your carbon emissions. Many high-street stores and DIY shops now supply ecofriendly logs.
Radiator gladiator
Bleed them now. Bonus points if you left the radiator key somewhere easy to find.
Great outdoors
Clean outdoor furniture. Make sure it’s fully dry before covering it and putting it in storage to prevent damp and mould.
Fight draughts
Draught excluders are a really cheap way to keep chills out.
For windows there are plenty of easy-to-install window kits available from most DIY stores.
True grit
Get grit for your pathways now, well before winter arrives to ensure you have it to hand when things turn icy.
Veg out
If you really want to plan ahead, September is the month to plant things like garlic, onions, radishes, to ensure an early spring harvest.
n Get more household tips and advice at Armishaws.com/blog
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