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As I write, the sky is heavy with snow and huge flakes are falling. This follows the deep snow (for us anyway) that we had on 18 January. Our lovely warm office overlooks the children’s playground and tennis courts and earlier we noticed Chris from Ferndown Tennis Club clearing snow from the courts. Oh dear, it seems like his efforts could have been in vain.

Meanwhile, my youngest son, Louis is basking in a heat-wave in Australia. He’s working on a farm and probably wishing the weather would cool down, whilst we are shivering and wishing the weather would warm up.

Anyway, here’s some news to warm your cockles. A new Thai restaurant has opened in Broadstone. Read Kris Davy’s food review on page 21 and discover that at Tiien you can have your food cooked as hot as you like.

Are you getting married this year? If so, you’re probably not superstitious, but you might want to follow some good old traditions. Our wedding feature will set you on the right road, with lots of advertisers to help you on

the way. Have you visited our new website yet? You really

should, it’s a huge improvement on the last one with a fresh layout including an events calendar where you can add your events and a news ticker to keep you informed of the very latest stories that have been added. If you login, you can make comments too. Our centre page spread in this magazine will reveal more.

Don’t forget Valentine’s Day on 14 February and do use our advertisers and tell them you saw them in 4Dorset.Have a humdinger of a month,

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£10,000boost for Broadstone

More volunteer drivers and escorts are always needed (a special licence is not required). Please contact the centre for more details. www.ms-bournemouth.co.uk Tel 01202 570300.

Last month I introduced you to the Osborne Centre at West Parley, which is the hub of activities for the local branch of the MS Society.

This single storey building was purpose built in 1985, although five extensions have doubled its original size.

Facilities include a general day/dining room, quiet room, coffee lounge, computer room, gift shop, hairdressing salon, craft-room, consulting room and a physiotherapy suite.

For a minimal charge, people with MS are welcome to use the facilities, which are available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

We are a large branch, covering an area in excess of 200 square miles. From Upton in the west, all of Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and New Milton in the east, we then stretch north to pick up Ringwood, Verwood and Wimborne.

Members, unable to transport themselves, are picked up from their homes in one of our eight wheelchair adapted vehicles and brought to the centre by volunteer drivers and escorts.

On arrival, members are served tea or coffee with biscuits and are then able to enjoy centre activities or just sit and chat to their friends. Alternatively, there is a secluded garden and a quite room in which to relax.

Lunches are prepared and cooked on the premises and served at around 12.30pm.

At all times fully trained care agency staff are available for personal needs whilst volunteers will serve, feed and generally look after our members.

You may have noticed that the word ‘volunteer’ keeps appearing. With the exception of our branch administrator, cook and the physio staff, volunteers run our branch.

Next month: an insight into running a branch. Bye for nowAlan LindsayPresidentBournemouth & District BranchMS Society

It’s good to make contact again.

Managing Director, Mike Stanley, has been an audiologist for 25 years and started his own business, Healthy Hearing, 11 years ago. He took over Digitone in September 2012, which has another branch in New Milton. “Digitone has a very good reputation with a good, loyal customer base,” he said.

A significant change he has made at Digitone is to offer free after care for those purchasing hearing aids. He has also taken the bold step of offering customers a free check up every six months. “We already do this in the Midlands,” he said, “With great success. A six monthly check can help prevent problems arising.”

Home visits are free for those who find travelling difficult.

At the open day were local residents Norman and Christine Jenner. Christine said, “I came in for a hearing test and Louise has been absolutely excellent.”

The new hearing centre in Penny’s Walk is close to shops, the library and the post office and easily accessible if travelling by bus.

With Digitone comes invisible hearing – the hearing aid that fits snugly into the ear canal and remains safely out of sight. To find out more about this latest technology or to book an appointment for a free hearing assessment and demonstration at Digitone call 0800 298 7261 or 01202 877647. New address: 5 Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH; also at Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6HL.

With a new office in the heart of Ferndown, the independent hearing aid centre, Digitone has relocated from Verwood. The Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Terry Cordery, officially opened the premises on 21 January, 2013 during an open day.

Invisible hearing from Digitone

L-R Alyson Owen, audiologist; Stuart Neilson MD, Phonak Hearing Aids UK; Nicky Gooding, marketing; Mike Stanley MD, Digitone; Louise Cooper, hearing aid dispenser; Aubrey Smith,

audiologist; Mrs Christine Jenner; Mr Norman Jenner; the Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Terry Cordery

Navitus Bay Wind Park

Innovative plans developed by the local Chamber of Trade and Residents Association, supported by local MP Annette Brooke (Lib Dem), have been awarded £10,000 along with additional business support as part of government plans to revitalise Britain’s High Streets.

Broadstone was one of a number of towns that made a bid for up to £100,000 last year from the ‘Mary Portas Fund.’ Like the majority of applicants the bid was unsuccessful. This was recognised and new funding was released for ‘Town Team Partners’ to promote shared learning and

best practice.The Chamber of Trade will become

the ‘Town Team’ and, working with other associations, and in consultation with the community, will be working to make Broadstone an even more attractive destination for locals and visitors.

Simon Merry, the newly elected Chair of the Chamber said, “This is a fantastic opportunity to reinforce Broadstone’s place on the map locally - Broadstone is a great place to live, work and shop and these funds will help us to promote the area and maintain a thriving community.”

The next round of public consultations on the Navitus Bay Wind Park are underway. The proposed site is off the Dorset coast and the events will provide the background and detail of the recent changes alongside new images of how the wind park would look from the mainland. There will also be an interactive computer simulation showing a view of the wind park from any location on the coast.

Comments will be invited on the detailed route of the proposed underground cable that was announced in June 2012, which will transfer the clean, sustainable energy generated offshore from the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park into the National Grid.

The next consultation in this area will be on Tuesday, 12 February at Christchurch Council Chambers, Bridge Street between 2-8pm. On 13 February, 2-8pm, the consultation will take place at St Edward’s Church Hall in Swanage. For more dates visit www.mags4dorset.co.uk/navitus-bay-wind-park-public-consultations/

If you have any queries, contact the project team on 0800 008 6763 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm).

Broadstone businesses and community have received a welcome boost following a successful bid for a government fund.

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A custom made Lycra ‘super suit’ is helping a Ferndown

youngster to overcome his mobility problems.

Donated by Ferndown Rotary Club, the ‘super suit’ has already made a significant improvement to eight-year-old Jon Pestell’s life.

Jon is one of 100 or so in Britain to be diagnosed with cerebella hypoplasia, a condition that affects muscle coordination, balance and posture - making everyday activities from walking to sport participation difficult.

The decision to acquire the suit was prompted by Jane Reynolds, Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapist at Poole Hospital who noted a ‘better than hoped for’ improvement in Jon’s condition when a band of Lycra type material was applied by way of a test.

Mum Diane Pestell says, “Wearing his ‘super suit’ for just a few short weeks has already started the process of stabilising

Jon’s muscles and helping him manage his coordination. In time, we hope he will be able to walk unaided in a straight line without need of the suit.

“This and other improvements will boost his confidence and self esteem and allow Jon the

chance to reach his full potential.”

Ann Banks, President of Ferndown Rotary Club, said, “Its been great to have the opportunity to help Jon and we look forward to keeping track of his progress in the months and years to come.”

Lycra ‘super suit’ improves lifeJon Pestell (in Lycra ’super suit’), flanked

by mum Diane (right) and Jane Reynolds

Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapist at

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February Half Term Ferndown Leisure Centre is taking bookings for its exciting holiday programme. View them at www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk, or pick up a programme from the centre.

Swim AcademyDue to a number of children progressing through the Swim Academy, Ferndown Leisure Centre currently has spaces available in stage 1 and pre-school classes.

Adult Swim LessonsWould you like to learn to swim or improve your swim technique? Adult swimming lessons with Janet Latham take place on Sundays and Tuesdays and an improver session with Becky Forshaw on Friday afternoons.

Are you struggling with your New Year’s resolution to get more active? Help is on the way at Ferndown Leisure Centre. There really is something for the whole family.

During February, there is a fantastic offer to help you stay on track – a free, three-month fitness membership giving you full membership benefits including unlimited use of the gym, swimming pool and exercise classes. To help members make the most of their visits, they are invited to take the ‘kinetika journey’ – five one-to-one appointments with a qualified fitness instructor, who will explain how to use the equipment, discuss fitness goals and devise a personalised programme. This fantastic offer is also available on swim membership. To find out more about how you can get three months fitness or swim membership free, contact Liam - email address below.

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Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells within the blood and directly affects the bone marrow. In myeloma, the DNA of the plasma cell is damaged, causing it to become malignant. Unlike many cancers, myeloma often does not exist as a lump or tumour, instead the myeloma cells divide and expand within the bone marrow. Each year in the UK, approximately 4,000 patients are diagnosed with myeloma and unfortunately at this time there is no cure.

Carole Jones, whose husband was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, set up a local support group which meets every other month in Lytchett Minster.

“It took many months to feel that life was not automatically over – things would change and treatment side-effects were difficult to deal with, but with help and support you can cope and that’s why I felt it important to set up an informal support network to help those dealing with myeloma,” she said.

New Multiple Myeloma support group

For further information and to get in touch with the group, call Marion Summers on 01202 949951.

A local support group for patients and carers of multiple myeloma has been set up to cover the Dorset area.


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Mountain and hill forecastsMet Office forecasts are now available for over 500 hill and mountain summit locations across the UK. The new summit forecasts take into account the very different types of weather that can be experienced at these locations helping walkers, ramblers and climbers plan their trips. They provide information on weather, wind, temperature and visibility with additional information like temperature, humidity, UV index and the chance of rain up to five days ahead.

The Met Office is the UK’s National Weather Service, it has been forecasting the weather for more than 150 years and is recognised as one of the world’s most accurate forecasters.

Wimborne’s treasures revealedThose who enjoy the Antiques Road Trip on BBC TV were in for a treat last month when James Braxton and James Lewis went head-to-head in their quest to find treasures to make a profit when auctioned. James Braxton’s route took him to Wimborne Minster where he was shown some of the town’s treasures. He was taken around the Minster by head guide, Christine Oliver and visited the Chained Library with head librarian Judith Monds. The show was filmed last August and screened on BBC1 on 23 January.

£1M investment

in Hengistbury Head’s new visitor centreA green roof, solar panels and straw bale walls are just some of the eco- friendly features being incorporated in the new Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre.

The green energy elements will include: a turf roof to blend in with the natural surroundings, absorb rainfall and provide good insulation. Solar panels to generate electricity, saving approximately £1,000 a year in energy bills and timber framed walls combined with straw bales to produce a thick insulating ‘cocoon’.

The Bournemouth nature reserve’s new centre should be ready to open to the public in time for summer 2013.

It will offer an exhibition area, a dedicated space for learning and community use, outdoor learning areas and wildlife garden, easy access for all abilities and ages, work space for staff, volunteers and other community groups, a retail outlet similar to a National Trust shop and toilet facilities.

Costing approximately £1 million, the funding for the new centre is made up of £300,000 from developer contributions, £432,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £300,000 from the Landfill Communities Fund via Canford Environmental Ltd.

Colehill Library enters new era

In 2011 it came under threat of closure when Dorset County Council withdrew funding from nine community libraries in order to save costs. These libraries,

including Colehill, were encouraged to become managed by volunteers with Dorset County Council offering a limited support package and in most cases handing over the building to the community. On 8 January 2013, Colehill Library succeeded in going ‘under new management.’

This historic occasion was made possible by an enthusiastic group of volunteers who want the library to survive and prosper.

Chairman, Derek Rogers said, “It was deliberately kept low key in order to focus on the day-to-day functions. Every effort has been made to make the transition as seamless as possible, but inevitably a few hiccups are bound to occur.”

The official opening with TV star Michael Medwin and Annette Brooke MP is on 9 February at 10am, appropriately National Libraries Day. Afterwards there will be tea and cake in the memorial hall with an opportunity to meet the management team.

It’s nearly 39 years since Colehill Library opened to serve its local community.

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Following last month’s issue of 4Dorset, the students from Ferndown Upper School (FUS) are continuing their exciting

business enterprise in the local community.

The business has been operating for a few months now and the students are keen to promote their products and services until the Enterprise Challenge Awards this month.

The FUS students set up a company called inFUSed Group and have been offering a variety of products and services.

With Valentine’s Day soon upon us, the students have a range of photo frames, which can be personalised with a message of your choice for your loved one. It’s the perfect Valentine’s gift!

For more information on the inFUSed Group’s products, please

visit www.infusedgroup.comWith the Enterprise Challenge

Awards approaching, the inFUSed Group has arranged a unique photography service for students, parents and business leaders. While students are with their friends and family, they will be able to have their picture taken in order to remember the hard work they put in during this exciting period of their lives. And to make the memory even more special, the group has invested in an elegant backdrop for the photographs.

The inFUSed Group would also like to thank The Warmer Group who have mentored them throughout the Enterprise Challenge. Their contribution has certainly helped make the project a success and their enthusiasm has motivated the students to perform at their very best.

The spectacular wildlife of Brownsea Island’s famous lagoon can now be watched live across the world, thanks to a new webcam showcasing its outstanding birdlife to all throughout the year.

Managed by Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) on the National Trust owned island, the lagoon attracts up to 10,000 birds at this time of year and holds the UK record for numbers of avocets (1,331). Other birds of the 25 species that visit in the winter include spoonbills, curlew, grey plover, oystercatcher and internationally significant numbers of black tailed godwits, while in summer the focus changes with the arrival of nesting Sandwich and common terns.

The webcam, funded by The Sound Approach, was launched by Mark Constantine and is the result of a collaboration between the National Trust, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Birds of Poole Harbour, Wildlife Windows Ltd and many local partners.

You can view the Brownsea Island lagoon camera live at dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/brownseacam and www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk. You can visit Brownsea Island at weekends this winter from 9 February to 17 March and there are monthly Members’ Days for DWT members. More details on 01305 264620 or visit dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events.

Birdwatching at Brownsea goes live

Valentine’s gifts inspired by inFUSedNigel Webb, Chairman Dorset Wildlife

Trust, Paul Morton, Birds of Poole Harbour, Jason Fathers, Wildlife

Windows Ltd and Mark Constantine, The Sound Approach and co-founder

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Love Your Garden

National Garden Gift Vouchers can be bought and redeemed at over 2,000 outlets in the UK, with more than 90,000 garden plants and products on offer. Visit www.thevouchergarden.co.uk to see the outlets that sell and accept them. You can become a

fan and buy vouchers on facebook www.facebook.com/GardenGiftVouchers or follow on twitter @GardenGiftVouch or via the blog at www.vouchergardenblog.com

It’s a time when you can give your garden a little bit of love with a quick tidy up and you could also start sowing seeds and planting – weather permitting.

Growing your own plants from seeds is a rewarding and economical way of getting your garden going after the winter months. For grow-your-own gardeners, February is all about cultivating and preparing seed beds (if the ground isn’t frozen) and covering them with clear polythene, cloches or fleece to warm up the soil before sowing. From mid-February you can sow tomato and cucumber seeds for growing in greenhouses, and plant out garlic and shallots in light soils. This is also your last chance to winter prune apples, pears and autumn fruiting raspberries and to plant bare rooted raspberries.

A simple garden solution for February is to make a mini woodland glade in your garden. If you haven’t any dappled garden shade you are missing out on some

amazing plants. For around £50 you can start to create a stunning springtime feature. Plant a small tree such as weeping willow or twisted hazel and add lots of leaf mould to the ground to make these woodland natives feel at home. Plant some hellebores, a couple of pots of dwarf daffodils and some native cyclamen into the ground and fill in the gaps with ferns. Finish with a covering of bark chippings.

Another woodland plant to consider, that does best when planted in a sheltered or shady position,

is the camellia. It’s also ideal for the romantics among you looking for a floral gift for your loved one as the fragrant camellia represents desire, passion and perfection. Camellias are also one of the best garden plants to use for adding a real splash of colour. They can be grown in a more exposed position if watered carefully and thrive in a free draining spot with plenty of humus in the surrounding soil. Depending on the variety, you can have flowering from November through to April and the range is vast.

Although snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils are showing their heads, beware – February weather is changeable and can still be bring days that are extremely cold and full of frost.

STILL GROWING: Warren Haskins

The term ‘garden centre’ was virtually unknown in the UK forty years ago when Warren Haskins, who had just taken over the family retail nursery business after his father’s death, decided to open a small garden centre shop at Tricketts Cross in

Ferndown. This added a range of garden sundries, furniture and other gardening equipment to its already extensive range of plants.

As the concept of a ‘one stop shop’ for gardening grew in popularity, so did the company. Warren Haskins says that the first year’s turnover was £28,000 with a staff of just 10 people.

“In 1994 we relocated from Tricketts Cross to our site at Longham which gave us the opportunity, with a lot of detailed planning, to open our first ‘new concept’ centre,” said Warren.

The £32 million turnover company is still family owned and operates four centres near Bournemouth, Southampton, Worthing and Crawley, and hopes to acquire a fifth one in the south of England in the not too distant future.

Forty years of growth

Prune large flowering clematis right back to a strong budDivide and replant snowdropsIf the weather is dry, keep an eye on evergreens in containers and make sure they are watered regularlyOnce winter flowering jasmine has blossomed, cut out dead steams, trim back new shoots and tie back new growth

For the maximum show of flowers later in the year cut back summer flowering shrubs such as buddleia, lavateria and hardy fuchsiaDeadhead winter flowering pansies to keep them bloomingDepending on frosts, prune roses, climbers and hardy evergreens

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Rich mindsA evening of mediumship with clairvoyant Greg Smith takes place at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne on Friday, 22 February at 7.30pm. Tickets £10. For further details please call 07427 162282.

Time ofyour lifeHave the time of your life at a disco and jive night at the Barrington Centre in Ferndown on Saturday, 2 March from 7.30pm. Bar open until late. This is a fundraising event for Ferndown Community Association. Tickets £5.50, £6 on the door. Box office 01202 894858.

Join theding-a-lingHandbell Ringers meet weekly at St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Fordingbridge on a Monday morning 10am-11.30am. Ability to read music helps, but isn’t necessary. Call 01425 652103 or 01425 652769 for more information.

Boscombe regeneration underwayWork has started to create two brand new council family homes in St Clement’s Gardens in Boscombe. Once complete, the homes will join the current council housing stock, providing good quality family accommodation for local people.

The development has been made possible thanks to £283,000 funded through a mixture of investment from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), prudential borrowing and other funding sources.

The two three-bedroom houses are due to be complete in July 2013.

C2C Cycle Challenge – entries openDorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is encouraging supporters to sign up now for its Coast to Coast (C2C) Cycle Challenge. The 54 mile event starts in Watchet and finishes at West Bay near Bridport. There is a shorter 11 mile route which begins at Drimpton, Dorset, also finishing at West Bay. Anyone wishing to enter should complete an on-line registration form via www.dsairambulance.org.uk. Places are restricted. The C2C Cycle Challenge takes place on Sunday, 19 May. Entrance fees are £10 adults, £5 under 16s.

Happy birthday Verwood TGThe Verwood Afternoon TG celebrated its 32nd birthday in January with a large cake made and iced by members Mona Davis and Doreen Knowlden. The sweet voice of Linda Sambrook entertained members with popular songs from over the years, along with a raffle and a sale of hand-made jewellery and greetings cards.

A total of £781 has been raised for charity over the past year. The Guild now looks forward to another busy and successful year.

The dangers of a coal minerIn January, the speaker at the Wimborne Evening Women’s Institute was Mrs Audrey Holloway, with her talk entitled ‘My Dad’.

He was a coal miner, and still a young man by today’s standards when after an accident at work he fell ill, and was sent home from hospital in Newcastle to die. He was suffering the lung disease that coal miners often succumbed to.

Audrey did pursue compensation on behalf of her Mother and although successful, she was disappointed at the small amount of money they received. It was poor recompense for the loss of her much loved Dad.

The Institute’s next meeting is 11 February, when two magistrates will talk about their work. Meetings take place at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Wimborne at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome.

With an awesome pop and soul repertoire and knock-out performances, Sound of Soul are on the ascendancy in 2013, and having a great time in the

process. Combining singing and performance with fun and friendship, it’s not hard to see why the members are smiling.

Rehearsals are Tuesday

evenings from 7-9pm at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Bournemouth. For further details please visit www.soundofsoulbournemouth.com

Time to sing?

Bob met Skip2Bfit’ founder, John McCormack, and

Head Teacher, Andrew Poole, before joining pupils as they took part in their first ‘Skip2Bfit’ workshop.

The whole school participated in the event, with Bob arriving in time to present prizes to the best

skippers in Year 2. Bob commented,

“’Skip2Bfit’ is a really great initiative. The benefits of physical activity for us all - not to mention young children - are many, and the link between sport, healthy eating, energy levels and concentration in class is well-documented.”

In January, Robert Walter MP (North Dorset) joined pupils and teachers from St James’ C of E First School in Alderholt for a fun ‘Skip2Bfit’ session.

MP supports ‘Skip2Bfit’ session

Bob Walter MP (left) and John McCormack (right) congratulate Skip2Bfit champions

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A) New rules which come into force on 21 December mean that insurers can no longer offer different premiums based on gender. This means that women, who are currently offered lower rates because they have fewer accidents, may see their insurance costs rise.

Your policy won’t be affected until it’s due for renewal. Once you need to renew, shop around to make sure that you’re getting the best deal.

Remember, cancelling your policy before its renewal date can incur a fee and might mean that you lose any no-claims bonus that you’ve built up. Make sure you read the small print carefully if you’re considering swapping your policy before it’s up for renewal.

There are things you can do to keep your premiums down. For example, fitting some extra security measures onto your car could make your insurance cheaper.

If you can show that you are a safe driver you may be able to access the best rates.

It’s not only car insurance which is affected. Other forms of insurance which have previously had different rates or payouts for men and women, such as life insurance and some pension schemes, may also change. If you’re about to buy any insurance products or think that you might be affected by the change, then make sure you speak to your insurer, your broker or a financial advice service like your local CAB.

For more information on getting the best deal on insurance, visit the Citizens Advice website www.adviceguide.org.uk.

To contact the CAB ring:

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CABcolumn‘The Boy Who Led Them’- the rise and fall of a smuggling gang leader

NEW RULE FOR CAR INSURANCEQ) My car insurance needs to be renewed soon. I’m happy with my premium, but I’ve heard that new laws mean that women will have to pay more. What can I do to keep my payments down?

All revved upAn icon of British motoring is bringing back cherished memories for residents of a Ferndown dementia care home.

More than 50 years after it was built, a rare 1958 Hillman Minx has been craned into position in the memory garden at Colten Care’s Fernhill home in Longham.

Residents can sit safely inside the stationary red and grey car and reminisce about their youth.

Local author George Chittenden has been making his dreams a reality by attending book signings and even art/literary festivals to promote his debut novel, ‘The Boy Who Led Them’.

“It’s been hard work. Writing is a solitary profession and it’s taken the best part of a decade to finally land a publishing contract and get my name in print, but it’s all been worth it,” says George.

‘The Boy Who Led Them’ opens in modern times when a young victim of bullying discovers a two-hundred year old message from Jacob Swift, the king of smugglers, and gets caught up in an adventure that has the potential to solve all of his problems and a mystery several hundred years in the making.

A story of honour, loyalty and England’s troubled past - treasure lost and finally found. ‘ The Boy Who Led Them’ is available as a paperback or ebook on Amazon, ebay and in bookstores.


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Professional Football TrainingAre you aged 16-18? Leaving or left school? Want to play football and study in a full time capacity with Wimborne Town FC Football Academy?

Wimborne Town Football Club is working in partnership with Bournemouth and Poole College to offer a full time programme just for you. You will be coached by AFC Bournemouth and Wimborne Town FC coaches, as well as football professionals to develop your playing and coaching skills and participate in community football programmes. A midweek games programme takes place which doesn’t affect any involvement with any other clubs you are signed for. For further information please contact Steve Cuss on 07973 893594.

Ever wondered how the professionals do it? Come to Speciality cakes’ one-off classes to learn the secrets of the trade. You will be amazed at what you can achieve.

ITTC was founded in 1984 to provide high quality English language teacher training courses. The Cambridge CELTA and the more advanced Delta are considered the world’s benchmark in English language teaching qualifications. ITTC is the only local centre that provides both these courses and has Cambridge CELTA courses running throughout the year.

The CELTA course appeals to a huge cross section of people; from gap year students who would like to fund their travels abroad, to mature adults who are considering a change of career or a second income. The wonderful thing about this qualification is its universal currency. For anyone intending to travel abroad the Cambridge CELTA qualification is recognised worldwide and is a gateway to employment.

ITTC runs courses under a variety of formats, and on all the courses candidates have to pass two assessed components: classroom practice (planning and teaching lessons) and classroom-related written assignments. The assessment is continuous and validated by a Cambridge approved external assessor. There is no final practical or written examination. The full-time CELTA course is a very practical, four-week intensive programme. ITTC also offers a 14-week part-time and a 13-week online course for those who are unable to commit to a full-time course; candidates would have to attend teaching practice every Saturday throughout the course.

Uncertain if this is for you? ITTC runs regular taster days, when you can actually try a bit of teaching and learn all about this rewarding and exciting profession.

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‘A Chance to Dance’ was founded in 2004 by Miss Denise Booth, principal at Studio One (Dorset’s Centre for Performing Arts); and the event is held each June in Bournemouth.

Miss Booth said, “I am absolutely delighted with the news, and on behalf of all participating schools and students, would like to welcome Miss Langford as patron.

“It’s wonderful the event has finally received the recognition it deserves in its tenth anniversary year.”

Miss Langford is keen to

support and promote ‘A Chance to Dance’ as she is in favour of events that are devoid of competition and encourage dance and theatre schools to work together.

‘A Chance to Dance’ provides young dancers with an opportunity to perform in an inspirational setting.

2013 guest lecturers include Russell Sargeant, Alan Burkitt and Steve Pritchett.

‘A Chance to Dance 2013’ takes place on 23 June. Tickets are available through participating dance and theatre schools.

Quiz-a-holics unite

Waggy Tails Rescue, the Dorset animal charity,

is appealing for homes for dogs after the kennels reached full capacity over Christmas.

The dogs in their care range from puppies to those in their twilight years like Lexi and Luna (featured here). They need to be

homed together. Lexi is a six-year-old staffie, she is friendly and nice natured and Luna is a ten year old boxer cross with a calm temperament.

For more information, call Waggy Tails Rescue on 01202 875000.

Bonnie Langford becomes patron

Host families are required by the Ringwood Silver Birch Link of the Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline (CCLL).

Hosts provide a home-from-home for one month, to children still affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Nearly thirty years on, the people of Belarus still live in the shadow of the radiation dispersed over their country as a result of the reactor explosion at Chernobyl.

A group of 9-12-year-olds will be flown over by the Ringwood Link this year for a respite break. This improves their immune system and can improve their life expectancy by up to two years.

During the month, group activities are provided for the children with the opportunity for the host families to join in at weekends.

If you believe you can make a difference, please contact Debbie or Chris on 01202 331980 or 07913 744698.

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Local quiz groups and individuals are invited to a quiz night at Colehill Sports and Social Club on 13 February at 7.30pm.

Funds raised will go towards the Wimborne Community Theatre’s 2014 production. Quizmaster, John Billington, guarantees a challenging and entertaining fun evening of questions on a wide range of subjects. Cost £7 per person, £35 for a team of up to eight. Reserve beforehand if possible. Call Barbara Hart on 01202 884201.

Lexi and Luna need a new home

Waggy Tails rescues and rehomes dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a new home. There are also rabbits and guinea pigs, cats and kittens looking for good homes.

A local dance event is celebrating news that Miss Bonnie Langford

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In celebration of 10 years in business, mags4dorset has launched a super duper new website especially for the local community.

As well as local news, it has a news ticker, an improved events calendar and a photo gallery. You can interact with it by adding events and making comments on news items.

The site replaces the previous one, which came online in 2008.

Director and editor Janine Pulford says, “We want you to make the most of the new website and visit it daily. You can still enter our competitions on-line, submit news items and read our magazines free of charge.”

Design director, Ben Pulford, adds, “Our first website was good in its day and exceeded all expectations with thousands of visitors making use of it daily.

“Last year the page views were

approaching 100,000 every month, with a peak of 200,000 in March, but we realized that the site was looking tired and needed a makeover.

“Our biggest ever month was when we had over a million page views in September 2011, but that has not yet been repeated. The new mags4dorset community website has been designed to ensure our popularity keeps soaring.”

www.mags4dorset.co.uk works in harmony with mags4dorset’s other multi-media outlets including Twitter and Facebook and enhances the paper versions of 4Dorset and Viewpoint Magazines. These are delivered door-to-door and at pick-up points throughout the region.

Designed by Pixelhaus Studios, the new community website came online on 17 January 2013.

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The recent revelations concerning horsemeat being identified in various meat products has highlighted concerns about meat traceability and equine welfare according to the British Horse Society.

The UK’s largest equine charity believes that a number of serious food hygiene issues need addressing as a matter of urgency. The 2012 Defra decision to withdraw funding from the National Equine Database, and the subsequent loss of that database, has given rise to concerns that it is possible for contaminated horsemeat to enter the human food chain.

All horses must have a passport with details of the drugs given during its lifetime. If a horse receives certain drugs, it may not be slaughtered for human consumption due to fears over the effects of these drugs on people. However, with no central database to facilitate checks, it is now possible for a horse to be issued with two passports; one in which medication is recorded and an apparently clean one to be presented at the time of slaughter – allowing the medicated horse to be passed as fit for consumption.

The moral issues of using horses as meat producing animals have also been brought into sharp focus. Unlike many countries on the continent, Britain has never had a culture of eating horsemeat and even the idea of it causes revulsion amongst many animal lovers. However, there are also people who believe that if we eat cows and sheep then it is hypocrisy to consider horsemeat as being off the menu.

The British Horse Society neither condones nor encourages the consumption of horsemeat and believes it is a choice for the individual.

The British Horse Society has issued the following statement: “We as a nation must recognise the origin of much of the horsemeat

produced in our country. Rather than coming from animals ethically raised specifically for the purpose, it tends to come from horses that are surplus to requirements; a direct result of Britain’s equine overpopulation problem. Years of unchecked indiscriminate breeding have resulted in thousands of horses with little or no value and a shortage of responsible and knowledgeable owners willing to care for them. Frequently these are the animals that end up at the abattoir and the BHS believes that tackling overpopulation should be our focus rather than debating the issue of consuming horsemeat. The BHS has been campaigning for a number of years to encourage horse owners to ‘Think Before You Breed’.”

A spokesperson from the BHS said, “It is imperative that a horse’s final moments are handled carefully and with the welfare of the animal as the utmost priority. However, once an animal has died there is nothing more that can be done for them. Furthermore, there is the issue of what to do with a horse’s carcass given their size and the fact that it is, in most circumstances, both illegal and impractical to bury them. Equine cremation services do exist but for many people are prohibitively expensive, leaving sending their horse for meat as the only practical option.

“The BHS believes that we must focus our energy on the horses that are alive and suffering today. The resources of all equine welfare charities are being stretched as never before due to both the economic climate and equine population. We firmly believe that as a nation of animal lovers we should concentrate on the thousands of horses that need our help and allow individuals to make their own moral decision about which meats are acceptable for consumption.”

Horsemeat scandal has wider implications

Young Clarice Armstrong, a student at Studio One (Dorset’s Centre for Performing Arts in Ferndown) has recently been presented with the British Theatre Dance Association Grade 5 award for achieving Grade 5 in tap, modern and acrobatic dance.

The award is presented by the Dance Association for students who achieve three Grade 5 examinations within a two-year period - quite an achievement for Clarice who is only 11, especially as she managed to achieve all three on one day.

Since receiving the award, Clarice has also successfully passed her Grade 5 Ballet with distinction.

In November Clarice appeared in ‘Dance Proms’ at The Royal Albert Hall with her fellow Studio One dancers, and in April she will appear in ‘Strictly MUSICALS’ at Pavilion Dance.

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The Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Terry Cordery officially opened the new youth club at the Heatherlands Centre in Ferndown on 21 January 2013.

John Hanrahan, the centre manager said, “It was great to see the mayor come along as he had made a personal donation of £100 to help get this project off the ground.” He also thanked Cllr Malcolm Birr of East Dorset District Council and Cllr Julie Robinson and the Heatherlands PACT panel for their help and support.

The youth club is open on Monday evenings at 6.30pm, just turn up at the Heatherlands Centre, Barns Road BH22 8AG. Age group 12 to 16 year olds

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SNOW GALLERYAfter the recent snowfall, we took a flurry of photographs, which we thought you might like to see

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Here is another winning recipe from the mags4dorset recipe competition held last year. It was sent in by Mrs Norris from Poole

Ingredients170g/6oz Self Raising flour170g/6oz butter or margarine3 medium eggs 212g/7½oz caster sugar3 pieces of stem ginger in syrup-chopped finely1 level tsp ground ginger1 heaped tablespoon cocoa blended with 2 tablespoons of hot water. Allow to cool. Two 20cm/8in sponge tins lightly greased and lined with baking parchment.

Pre-heat the oven to very moderate 335F/170C 1. Cream the fat and sugar together until light and fluffy.2. Beat in the cooled cocoa mixture.3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.4. Sieve the flour and the ground ginger and fold into the mixture.5. Add the chopped stem ginger.6. Fold in 1 tablespoon of milk. 7. Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 prepared tins and bake for 25-35 mins. Cool on a wire tray.

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Chocolate Icing

50g/2oz butter200g/7oz icing sugar25g/1oz cocoa powder2 tbsp hot water1 tbsp milk Method1. Melt butter with hot water and milk, remove from heat.2. Sieve icing sugar together with cocoa powder and beat into warm mixture. 3. Leave until cold and then fill and ice cake with the chocolate icing.

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ONE OF BROADSTONE’S NEWEST RESTAURANTS IS TIIEN - AN ELEGANTLY MODERN, CONTEMPORARY THAI ESTABLISHMENT SITUATED ON MOOR ROAD

LIGHTING UP A CORNER OF BROADSTONE

Review by Kris Davy

I visited just after the snowfall in mid-January with my girlfriend, Charlee. We were warmly greeted by managing partner Ning, who showed us too our table next to a warm radiator.

Complimentary ‘Thai-style’ prawn crackers were served with a sweet chilli dip. The crackers were excellent; crunchy, prawny, and delicious - similar to Chinese ones but with a slight hint of chilli.

Ning explained how Thai cuisine is traditionally eaten in groups, with each person selecting a dish with the intention of sharing it with others. This is a wonderful concept, and allowed Charlee and I to try various dishes on Tiien’s sizable menu.

The mixed starter was recommended to us, and consisted of chicken satay skewers drizzled in a coconut sauce; sesame prawn toast; Thai-style fishcakes; a selection of spring rolls; and battered chicken wings. These were served with a satay (peanut) sauce, a cucumber salsa and a little more sweet chilli. The flavours were exceptional with true, authentic aromas bursting through. I thought the fishcakes in particular tasted lovely, with the bitterness of the lemon grass complementing the sweetness of the peppers and garlic.

Charlee raved about the chicken satay, and said the coconut drizzle was an expert touch.

Following this we had an Asian soup course. I had the prawn Tom Yam – a traditional spicy soup with mushrooms, lemon grass, chilli and lime juice, and let me tell you – wow! The prawns were big and succulent, the mushrooms were cut into quarters, which gave it plenty of texture, and the soup itself was firey. Brilliant!

Charlee opted for the Wonton Soup, which she thouroughly enjoyed. Thin pastry cases filled with pork, served with onions and beansprouts and other various spices. The flavours of the two soups were completely different. The Tom Yam is definitely something to kickstart the party in your mouth.

For mains – I ordered the Thai-style chilli beef, served with peppers, baby peppercorns, and a selection of deep-fried Thai basil leaves. The hotness of this dish was just right for me, but far too hot for Charlee. Ning assured me that the spices can be altered accordingly to meet individuals’ needs, so just ask the friendly staff at Tiien for your preferred heat.

Charlee insisted on trying a famous Thai green curry (served mild), along with a special fried rice. Ning also suggested we try the pak choy, a type of Chinese cabbage. It was served in a thin sauce, so my initial thought was that the vegetable would be soggy. But to my surprise, it was fresh-tasting, with a satisfying crunch - an ingredient we will be trying to source for our ‘home-made’ take on pak choy.

The green curry and the special rice were equally as exceptional as the rest of the meal; the curry was so creamy, with tender slithers of chicken nestling underneath the signature drizzle of coconut milk.

The Broadstone restaurant is a smaller version of its big sister at West Cliff in Bournemouth, but its 70 covers still offer a cosy, romantic meal for two, as well as being a perfect party venue.

Judging by the look of the restaurant with its unusual revolving door at the entrance, I think this new addition in Broadstone takes dining to a whole new level. After sampling the menu, I can honestly say that I have been wowed by Thai cusine.

Tiien now sits firmly at the top of my list of lavish restaurants.What an evening!

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Poetry Highly CommendedThe Creative Writing Awards also produced a number of outstanding poems. Two were chosen by the judge, Louise Lee as highly commended. ‘Blackberries for Tea’ by Mrs Ann Ford from Highcliffe and a Shakespearean sonnet ‘New Forest Sunrise’ by Janet Towner, Brockenhurst. Both ladies kindly agreed to their poems being published for readers to enjoy.

New Forest SunriseAs summer sunrise sweeps awayThe mournful mist across the plainWarm golden light renews the dayRevealing trees refreshed by rainHere, ancient oaks and stately beechStretch up in splendour to the skyWhile shining birches gently reachTheir whispering silver branches high.Stepping quietly to a streamThe gentle Fallow brings her fawn.Then, like a fairy-tale, they seemTo vanish in the lightening dawn.If only I could start each dayIn such a peaceful, joyful way.

Janet Towner

Blackberries for TeaLife’s passing has been good, sweetening the years with honey’d memories.I remember how, dressed all in white, my ruffled apron starched,I passed my tender childhood: laughed with friends, played with my dolls,And mourned beloved pets. Grand times we had, with hoop and skipping-rope –La! All those buttons on our Sunday boots:Our catechism – Grace – the evening payer…And in September, blackberries for tea, picked in the sunshine

They were golden days. Always the sun shone, bright in the cloudless skies.

Then, somehow, time slipped by, so quietly we didn’t hear it pass, and there we were –Young ladies! Upswept hair, and croquet games, sedately played with faded maiden aunts:Gentlemen callers, dancing till the dawn, horseless carriages, husbands, babes –And war came as a scythe, to reap those gallant boys who bravely marched away.

A widow now,I had my health, two sons, a lovely daughter, and I lived for them.The dark days passed with votes for women, short skirts, Eton crops,And childhood games revived. My babies grew from teens to twenties.Wedding bells and flowers for John, for Betty and for little Tom.Suburban ‘semis’, motor cars and trains, babies, toddlers, smiling up at me.Weekend visits to the countryside,And blackberries for tea, picked in the sunshine.

Mrs Ann Ford

I did it for my wife. Well, that’s what I told the guys: for my wife and for my daughters. I mean, I don’t have an image problem.

My name’s Sam, but they call me Samson on account of my height and frame: size twelve feet and six foot four. No, I don’t have anything to prove.

Maybe I am an older dad - as they so delicately put it - but I’ve had a good youth. I travelled a lot, sowed some wild oats and I play a mean guitar even now. But as soon as I saw Amelia I knew she was the only one; the person I had been waiting for.

At first I didn’t think I’d stand a chance – she was twelve years younger than me and recently qualified as a physiotherapist. I was in my early thirties then and still a bit stupid. Classic bikes were my thing. I had a BSA Shooting Star, 500cc, a silver beauty, and I was taking part in the Coast to Coast for charity. I’d scarcely left Lyme Regis at the beginning of the run when I skidded off the road and broke my leg in two places.

Amelia helped me get my strength back; then she helped me sort my life out.

Before I knew it I was teaching music in the local FE College with a house and a baby on the way. That was Chloe. Next came Alice. They’re beautiful girls: tall like me, but with their mother’s auburn hair and blue eyes. I’d never been happier. A son would have been the icing on the cake, but Amelia had had enough after two babies in two years. I’m a lucky man and I know it.

Chloe’s fourteen now and Alice is thirteen. She’s just joined her sister at the near-by community college and Amelia has enrolled me in the Friends of the College Association. I don’t mind. We raise money and generally help support things for the kids. I usually organise the disco at the end of term. I’m good at that sort of thing. Amelia made her suggestion out of the blue one Sunday morning when we were sitting having breakfast. That’s my favourite time of the week: the girls still in bed, no pressure to get dressed, no deadlines - just toast, eggs and coffee with the Sunday papers.

She just came out with it.“Have you ever thought of going for

the chop?”I almost choked on my softly poached

egg.“The thing is, love, we’re both getting

older now, but if we’re honest, it’s you that’s beginning to show it. I mean, look what happened when you tried to climb that wall at the cricket match. They could

have found another ball; you didn’t need to injure yourself. I love you to bits just as you are, but you have to think of the girls. They’re teenagers now, and you know how sensitive they get about what their parents do, and how they appear to the outside world.”

I couldn’t deny it. I had noticed that the other dads were a tad more active than me. I do a lot to raise money for the college but you won’t get me doing sponsored marathons, or leading groups of young people up mountains. I firmly believe in each to his own.

We discussed the matter over the next few days but I couldn’t bring myself to like the idea. For Amelia’s sake I thought long and hard. Obviously, I wasn’t as young as I had been: the middle wasn’t as firm as it might be; the hairline receded a bit. But I still felt energetic, part of the scene.

Then we talked to the girls about it and they were frankly enthusiastic. That surprised me. So in the end I agreed. But like I said, I was thinking of Amelia. I hadn’t realised that she felt like that about me.

A fortnight later we went to make the appointment. The woman who saw us was very friendly and helpful. She said lots of men my age decided that enough was enough. She swore I’d feel better for making the sacrifice.

Actually, she didn’t say sacrifice. That’s just how it felt.

Then, a few days before I was due to have it done, the FCA announced that they wanted sponsorship ideas. They needed to raise money for new musical instruments for the school band. I couldn’t ignore that, could I? Not with my background. And that’s when I had my stroke of genius.

I called together a group of like-minded dads and made the suggestion. They were reluctant at first, but when they realised we might raise a thousand pounds or more, five of them put their doubts aside, like the brave men they are, and we agreed on a date.

The pledges poured in. We got lots of publicity in the local press; even had our photo taken together – one last celebration of our alter egos. Then we made a block booking; we’d take our losses together.

I can’t pretend it was easy. It hurt just as much as I expected and I confess I had to close my eyes when the woman made the first big snip. But when she handed me my ponytail for a souvenir everyone clapped and whistled. Then she set about cutting the rest of my hair into a really cool style. I quite liked the feel of having my head handled by a young woman, my scalp massaged and my hair blow-dried.

And the hairdresser was right: I did feel better for the chop. I felt and looked younger. Now, even Amelia looks at me sideways, and the girls seem much happier to have me organise the end of term disco.

I mean, what is it with all these aging hippies who hang on to their locks when their hairline has receded way beyond the shoreline? They don’t know what they’re missing. I have a shampoo and cut every month now. Does me the power of good.

Last year’s entries in the mags4dorset creative writing awards were so outstanding that as well as the winner of the short story competition, the judges, Carol Rivers and Martin Baum, chose two highly commended stories. Here is the first one by Mary Macarthur from Frome.

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Best month to tie the knotJune is considered a lucky month because it is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of love and marriage. The summer is a good time too, partly to do with the sun’s association with fertility. A December wedding with snow is said to ensure your true love will last. But, marry in Lent and you could live to repent – being a time of abstinence, it was thought that Lent was an inappropriate time for a wedding. May should be avoided if you are superstitious. In Roman times the feast of the dead and the festival of the goddess of chastity both took place in May.

Bridal showerThis gift giving party for the bride-to-be originated in the 1800s to provide goods and financial assistance to enable the wedding to take place. Most popular in the USA, Canada and Australia, it is thought to have grown out of dowry practices when a poor family may not have been able to afford to provide a dowry for the bride.

Dressing for the occasionThe tradition to marry in white is symbolic of maidenhood. A green dress is thought to be unlucky unless the bride is Irish. It’s unlucky for the groom to see his bride in her wedding dress until she arrives at the ceremony and it’s also thought to be bad luck if she wears her complete outfit before the wedding day.

Flowers say it allA wedding wouldn’t be a wedding without flowers and traditionally orange blossom symbolizes purity and chastity; azaleas

- temperance: roses - love; snowdrops - hope. Peonies represent shame.

Be her knight in shining armourLads, if you want to display your love for your bride, match the flower in your buttonhole with one in her bouquet. This tradition goes back to the days of chivalrous knights.

Mirror, mirror on the wallWhen the bride is ready to leave the house, a last look in the mirror will bring good luck, but returning to the mirror is not a good idea.

To see or not to seeGirls, good omens include seeing chimney sweeps, lambs, spiders, toads, black cats and rainbows on the way to the ceremony. But close your eyes quickly if you are likely to pass an open grave, a lizard or a pig.

Crumbs!Crumbling the cake over the bride’s head is thought to promote fertility. The cutting of the cake by the couple is said to symbolize their shared future and the top tier of the cake is often kept for the christening of their first child.

ConfettiConfetti is Italian for sweets, which in Italy are showered over the couple as they leave the church in that same way that we use paper confetti. Traditionally, this is to bestow prosperity and fertility on the newly married couple. Flowers, petals, rice

or grains were used before paper confetti was introduced.

A lucky pairTying a pair of shoes to the back of the newlywed’s car is said to be lucky. Preferably not a pair of smelly trainers.

Throwing the garterThis tradition dates back to the Middle Ages when it was thought lucky to own a piece of the bride’s attire. To save her dress being torn to shreds after the wedding, she would surrender her garters and throw them to the guests. These days, it’s the groom who removes her garter (usually a blue one – something blue) and throws it to the bachelors in the party.

Who’s next?After the reception, the unmarried female guests stand behind the bride and she throws her bouquet over her shoulder. The lucky lady who catches it will be the next to marry, similarly the groom throws the garter (see above).

Carry a charmThe best man should arrange for the groom to carry a small mascot or lucky charm in his pocket. When paying the church minister’s fee, the best man should pay an odd amount for luck.

Crossing the thresholdAfter the wedding the bride must enter her new home through the main entrance and tradition dictates that the groom must carry her over the threshold.

There are many customs and superstitions surrounding weddings and it’s surprising how we follow them, almost to the letter without really realizing why. Here are some of the most well known.

Generally these traditions and customs are maintained in the belief that they will bring good luck and happiness and for this reason they are handed down from generation to generation. No one can guarantee that they will make any marriage more successful, but they illustrate the importance over the centuries that has been placed on getting the wedding day right. Embrace them as you wish and have a wonderful wedding day.

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Try vintage foryour weddingForget-me-not Vintage’s stunning collection of handpicked vintage finds will add the perfect quintessential, English country touch to your special day. Their pretty floral china, sumptuous silverware and authentic vintage tableware is available for hire. They also offer vintage inspired seating plans, confetti cones, place settings, wedding favours and handmade bunting.

Visit www.forget-me-not-vintage.co.uk or call 07759 350407.

Bespoke wedding stationaryHandmade bespoke wedding stationery in various colours and a design of your choice. Invitations, order of service, menus, table settings etc. Let Pickle Cards take care of all your stationary needs for your special day. www.picklecards.co.uk

Images you can treasure foreverLet Captured By Light photography take images of your special day that you will treasure for always. Cheryl Horton specialises in capturing candid moments which will ensure the emotions of the day will be remembered. Packages to suit all pockets. Prices include work on the day and DVD of all edited images. To see more images visit Facebook pages - Captured By Light-Cheryl Horton.

Exclusive range of menswear from GibbGibb Menswear has its own exclusive range of men’s formal hire – from traditional black tails to new grey and brown tails. There’s an array of fancy waistcoats and colour co-ordinating cravats or rouches to make your wedding extra special and individual. Gibb will be appearing at the Wedding Show at the BIC between 1-3 February.


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Picture the perfect wedding - and we’ll create it for you! Tailored weddings from intimate family events to extravagant parties to remember at The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel and The Ocean View Hotel.

Finding the right venue can be one of the most stressful parts of planning any wedding, however there is an answer for brides-to-be. The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel and The Ocean View Hotel are the perfect venues for whatever wedding you are looking for. So if you want an intimate wedding breakfast for 10 people or to cater the whole day for 150 guests, its range of function rooms can be tailored to create your perfect day – no matter how small the detail.

Based on the East Cliff, with stunning views of the sea and Old Harry Rocks, you can have a wedding with a view and a day to remember. Fully licensed, it doesn’t matter

whether you are looking for just a gorgeous venue to hold your wedding ceremony or a large venue to hold your reception, the team has over a decade of experience in planning and delivering the day of your dreams.

Let The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel and The Ocean View Hotel help take away the stress of delivering your picture-perfect wedding day.

Contact the Events Team on 01202 405010.


Bursting with inspiration The Lulworth Wedding Fair has a reputation as a rich source of inspiration for wedding ideas. Set within Lulworth Castle and the newly refurbished Lulworth Courtyard, it provides a once-a-year opportunity to visit the venues, browse for ideas and meet the suppliers.

Contemporary, traditional, bespoke, quirky, vintage…. All exhibitors have been hand-picked to create an inspiring, entertaining and useful day out for anyone planning

that special day. Tickets cost £4 (under 16s free)

and include entry to the castle, courtyard and grounds. Limited number of free admission tickets available through Lulworth Castle and Park facebook page www.facebook.com/lulworth.

The Lulworth Wedding Fair is open from 10.30am-4pm on Sunday, 24 February.

Find Lulworth Castle on the B3070, follow the brown signs from the A352 between Wool and Wareham. For more details visit www.lulworth.com or call 0845 450 1054.

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All your wedding cake requirementsFor 25 years, Speciality Cakes has built an enviable reputation for the high quality of work and service they provide. They also have a comprehensive range of equipment for all your cake decorating needs.

Traditionaloccasion outfitsBelle Enfants provide a wonderful selection of traditional and contemporary occasion outfits for boys and girls from birth to 10 years. Also stockists of a unique and varied selection of design led gifts and toys.

Give her goldFields Jewellers is a highly respected High Street jewellers in Ringwood which also offers jewellery on line at www.fieldsjewellers.co.uk. Providing service and attention to detail, Fields Jewellers is happy to answer any of your queries via [email protected]. Or visit the shop at 3 High Street, Ringwood.

Something really original for your wedding photographyIf you are looking for something truly original for your wedding photographs this year, Picturehaus may have just the thing. As part of Pixelhaus, one the area’s oldest established commercial studios, they have couple of special tricks up their sleeve.

As well as the usual mix of portrait, posed and reportage shots, their photographers can shoot 360 degree panoramic portraits which look amazing. And if you are getting married at that killer venue, what better way to be photographed than from a helicopter!*

Contact Picturehaus on 01202 676888 or visit www.picturehaus.co.uk

*These are special remote control helicopters as used by the film and TV industry, operated by a CAA licensed pilot.

Weddings at HoneybrookHoneybrook has successfully organised summer wedding ceremonies and celebrations for many years. They have a choice of licensed wedding rooms, large and small, and a special orchard for setting-up marquees for post-ceremony celebrations.

Offering a bride’s room and a groom’s room in the Farmhouse, a private garden, and a walk to the orchard area. Other locations include Stone Circle across the river, and the Alder Tree grove, a small woodland area.

Honeybrook can also be used as a venue for corporate events, Christmas parties and private celebrations all year round.

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The New Forest Wedding ShowcaseThe stunning scenery at all four New Forest Hotels ensures a beautiful backdrop for your dream wedding.

New for 2014, one of the only outdoor wedding venues in the New Forest, our wedding pavilion at the Moorhill House Hotel.

Brides and grooms are invited to explore the facilities at any one of the New Forest Hotels on Sunday, 24 February from 12-5pm. Enjoy canapés and fruit punch whilst viewing the wedding reception rooms, bedrooms and leisure facilities. After looking round, relax in the comfortable surrounding and discuss your ideas with their dedicated wedding team, offering a number of different packages and bespoke options, designed to suit all your needs. www.newforesthotels.co.uk

Reception galore atThe HideawayExquisite, individually designed wedding receptions featuring personalised dishes, cooked freshly by award winning chefs. Your celebration will take place in the large private function room with a dedicated bar, dance floor and stage, with free parking in the large car park. Also available for christenings, anniversaries, birthdays and all other special occasions.

Choose the rings of your dreamsYour engagement ring is one of the most precious purchases you will ever make, and as such deserves an equally special wedding ring to complement it.

With all the hype and excitement

of a wedding day, along with the memories and photographs, it’s your rings which should last forever – a symbol of love, and commitment through marriage. For this reason, Portique are proud to carry a wide range of quality, English made, hallmarked wedding rings. Whether it’s plain, diamond set or patterned; white gold, yellow gold, platinum or palladium, Portique are able to advise as to the most suitable, and supply at a competitive price.

Portique are offering 10% off all wedding rings ordered up until the end of April, on production of the advertisement on this page.

The completebridal packageBridal make-up at Professional Beauty Care will give you the look you want for your special day, ensuring a no-fuss service which is relaxing and enjoyable.

Treat yourself to the complete bridal package – head-to-toe pampering includes a make-up trial, manicure, pedicure and facial.

On the big day, expert make-up artists will effortlessly give you the bridal look you deserve.

Weddings by EngagementWith workshops starting at only £99, who said wedding planners are only for the rich and famous? Affordable, professional advice to full bespoke wedding day planning and design. With over 11 years experience, Weddings by Engagement will save you precious time and money, as well as provide all of the guidance and reassurance you will ever need.

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mags4dorset is deciding to run a photographic competition to give local budding photographers the opportunity to produce a front cover shot for 4Dorset magazine. The theme is wildlife and this includes plants and trees as well as animals, birds, amphibians, insects, fish and spiders. How to enter: Send your photographs to mags4dorset Photographic Competition, 1st Floor, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EN. Or, email your entry to Kris Davy at [email protected], or enter online at www.mags4dorset.co.uk. Rules: There is no age restriction. Entrants may submit a maximum of three photographs on the theme of ‘Wildlife’. Minimum size of prints: 7” x 5” (178 x 128mm) max size 10” x 8” (254 x 203mm). Email submissions must be sent as jpeg images at a resolution suitable for front cover publication, (usually 300dpi). All entries must be taken in Dorset or Hampshire. Images must not be digitally enhanced and must not have been previously published. Photographs must have suitable captions identifying the date taken and the locality, but with no identification marks whatsoever on the front of the photograph. Photographs will not be returned unless a stamped, addressed envelope with the correct postage is included with the entry. Copyright of the winning photographs remain with the photographer, but mags4dorset reserves the right to publish the images on the front cover and inside the magazine within one year from the date of judging. Also to publish online. The competition is only open to amateur photographers. The close date for this competition is Friday, 30 August 2013. 2nd and 3rd place images will also feature on front covers of 4Dorset Magazine. There is no entry fee. The judges’ decision is final. Please remember to mark your name and address clearly on your email, or on a separate piece of paper enclosed with your photograph.

An Evening with the stars from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’The Regent Centre, ChristchurchSunday, 24 – Monday, 25 March – 7.30pmTickets £20, concessions £19www.regentcentre.co.uk ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ is quite rightly one of the jewels in the crown of the BBC and two of the stars from the show, Pasha Kovaleu and Katya Virshilas have devised a sensational new live show that will tour the UK in the spring. Pasha has had great success with his latest partner on ‘Strictly’, Kimberley Walsh. Also appearing with Pasha and Katya will be Ryan and Lindsey, finalists from ‘Got To Dance’ on Sky 1 and former Latin World Champions. The production will feature a series of beautifully costumed and stunning dance routines, accompanied by a full audio-visual backdrop, a Q&A section plus an appearance by 50 local dancers from Bournemouth Youth Theatre. All that, plus the chance for the audience to get involved, will result in the presentation being a ‘must see’ for any ‘Strictly’ fan.

mags4dorset in conjunction with the Regent Centre is offering a prize of one pair of tickets to see this entertaining show on Monday, 25 March at 7.30pm. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer this question: ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ is shown on which television station?

Annie Get Your Gun - Theatre 2000 The Regent Centre, Christchurch20–23 March – 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pmTickets £14, concessions £12.50, matinee £12www.regentcentre.co.uk The award winning Theatre 2000 move seamlessly from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Rodgers & Hart, as they follow up their success of ‘The Sound of Music’ in November. Produced by Rodgers & Hart with a terrific score by Irving Berlin and boasting Ethel Merman’s booming anthem, ‘There’s No Business Like Showbusiness,’ it’s no wonder that ‘Annie Get your Gun’ is continually revived. Set in the mid-west during the 1880s, Annie Oakley is the hick hillbilly who is invited to join Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show as the sharp shooter. However, she’s not so sharp when it comes to handsome Frank Butler, the show’s resident marksman, he’s the object of Annie’s desire, but her ability to outshoot him doesn’t win his heart!

mags4dorset in conjunction with the Regent Centre is offering a prize of one pair of tickets to see ‘Annie Get Yor Gun’ on Wednesday, 20 March at 7.30pm. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer this question: Annie Get Your Gun is set in which decade?

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4th Big BournemouthBeer FestivalPurbeck Hall, Bournemouth International CentreFriday, 29 – Sunday, 31 March – 12-5pmTickets £6www.bic.co.uk Following the huge success of last year, the Big Bournemouth Beer Festival returns to the BIC this March. Admission price £6.

mags4dorset in conjunction with the BIC is offering a prize of one pair of tickets to visit this popular beer festival on Saturday, 30 March. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer this question: How many years has the Big Bournemouth Beer Festival been running?

‘Steptoe & Son’ Tuesday, 5 – Saturday, 9 March – 7.45pm Lighthouse, Poole Tickets from £20, discounts available www.lighthousepoole.co.ukTwo men. Two world wars. Two lives knitted together as tight as a thrice darned sock. Bound together by birth, business and bad luck, Albert and Harold Steptoe wake up every morning to the same old, same old, sickening sight of each other. Do they even notice the world turning as they cling on? There are ladies if they would only look around them, and space travel… and Cliff Richard. Adapted from the legendary scripts of Galton and Simpson, this new co-production with West Yorkshire Playhouse charts the surprising dance of father and son. This is for anyone who has had a parent, anyone who has had a child, anyone who has wanted to tear the walls down and run across the fields naked. Darkly comic, and deeply moving, this is a 20th century icon, re-imagined for the new generation.

mags4dorset in conjunction with Lighthouse is offering a prize of one pair of tickets to this moving production. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer this question: What relation is Albert to Harold Steptoe?

Cannon, Campbell, Watchorn & O’Connor - Formerly of The DublinersThe Regent Centre, ChristchurchThursday, 14 March – 7.30pmTickets £20, concessions £19www.regentcentre.co.uk Sean Cannon, Patsy Watchorn, Eamonn Campbell and Gerry O’Connor are all true legends of Irish Folk music. Sean and Eamonn were members of The Dubliners for close to 30 years while Patsy joined them over 10 years ago. Meanwhile Gerry was a member of the iconic Four Men and A Dog, and has played with everyone from Sharon Shannon to Shane MacGowan and also tours with guitar legend Joe Bonamassa. In 2012 the legendary Irish folk group The Dubliners celebrated 50 glorious years in the music business by receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and rapidly followed it up with a sell-out UK concert tour, the highlight of which was a magical night at The Royal Albert Hall.

‘The Lads’ continue to play all the classic songs and ballads known the world over: ‘Whiskey in The Jar’, ‘Dirty Old Town’, ‘The Wild Rover’, ‘Seven Drunken Nights’ and many more.

mags4dorset in conjunction with the Regent Centre is offering a prize of one pair of tickets to see this legendary show. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer this question: What award did The Dubliners win in 2012?

Carmen and ToscaPavilion Theatre, BournemouthThursday, 14 March (Tosca)Friday, 15 March (Carmen)Tickets from £21 on sale from the box office 0844 576 3000www.bic.co.uk Ellen Kent’s productions of operas ‘Carmen’ and ‘Tosca’ bring a kaleidoscope of colour to the stage with magnificent sets, luxurious costumes and heavenly singing.

Featuring the celebrated Moldovan National Opera and the Moldovan National Philharmonic Orchestra, performing alongside international soloists – these two productions are guaranteed to give you a great night out.

Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ is an epic tale of true love and treachery featuring torture, murder and suicide alongside some of opera’s best-known music. Set in Rome and based on a play by Victorien Sardou, it was once described as a “Shabby little shocker.”

Bizet’s dramatic and sensuous opera ‘Carmen’ tells the story of the downfall of soldier Don Jose, who is seduced by the fiery, beautiful and passionate gypsy Carmen. Abandoning both his childhood sweetheart and his military career, Jose pursues Carmen but loses her to the glamorous bullfighter Escamillo.

mags4dorset is offering a prize of one pair of tickets to see ‘Tosca’ at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre on Thursday, 14 March. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer this question: Who is the producer of Tosca and Carmen?

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No. No. No. Haynes Workshop Manuals may have inspired millions to fix their cars but

put down that screwdriver. Move away from the hammer too. And slide that saw back in the toolbox. Why? Because you cannot reduce our Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster to a pile of parts. We need it to take us to Sparkford, after all, which is where Haynes Manuals are created. What a tremendous destination for this mechanically minded Southern Safari.

The SLS AMG Roadster is one of the most remarkable cars of its generation. As such this two-door beauty has a 6.2-litre (badged 6.3-litre) 571PS V8 engine that propels Haynes Manual lovers to 62mph in 3.8 seconds. It is hard to explain how that feels… but it makes most other “fast” cars look like tractors. Despite its immense power this beast is easy to drive gently. It is therefore a thrilling rocket for the track and a cosy cruiser for everyday conditions. And so it should be for £176,925. Extras such as ceramic brakes and carbon fibre mirrors propel its price tag beyond £200,000. How many manuals is that?

Right, let’s leave the tools behind and head to Sparkford. Leave Verwood on the B3081 to Sixpenny Handley then continue through

Gillingham. Remember to enjoy the SLS Roadster’s thrilling exhaust note but best stay below its 197mph top speed. Then, join the A303 westbound to Sparkford and park our priceless machine somewhere very, very, safe.

The Haynes Publishing Company has been in Sparkford since the sixties on the site of an old milk factory. Its first manual helped motorists disassemble and rebuild the Austin Healey “Frogeye” Sprite, which is a nice little car. Since then, the company has sold more than 150,000,000 manuals worldwide. Creating a guide typically takes a two person team three to six months. The process involves buying the vehicle, taking it to pieces, and rebuilding. Then comes writing and artwork. The car or motorcycle is then sold to a member of staff or the public. Haynes has also produced guides to the Starship Enterprise and Thomas the Tank Engine but - as of now - no SLS. That is not an invitation for you to disassemble ours.

But there is more to Sparkford than its Haynes Manuals. It also has an ancient church, a centuries old pub, and attractive houses. But could anything be more striking than the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster? Now – for the final time – put down that circular saw.

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Driving Licence Rule Changes

SouthernSafariBy Stephen Turvil

These require newly issued licences to be produced in a format that will be harder to copy illegally. Licences will also made from polycarbonate - rather than basic plastic - so they will be light and tough. They will also be renewable every five years. The new rules influence what motorists can tow and also affect bus, lorry, motorcycle and moped riders. Visit www.gov.uk for driving licence information.

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