Dorset View

03/04/2024

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👮 Anti-social behaviour hotspots to be targeted by Dorset Police

Dorset Police are stepping up their presence in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Weymouth, which have been identified as areas experiencing anti-social behaviour.

👉 https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/anti-social-behaviour-hotspots-to-be-targeted-by-dorset-police/

🏞️ Dorset plans to protect nature

Organisations, landowners, farmers and members of Dorset Local Nature Partnership are to work together to protect and restore nature in Dorset.

👉 https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/dorset-plans-to-protect-nature/

🧓 Hourly care service expands into Bournemouth region

Promedica24 UK has announced the expansion of its hourly care service on the South Coast, offering person-centred support to more families.

👉 https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/hourly-care-service-expands-into-bournemouth-region/

🚤 Poole RNLI help evacuate seasick sailor at Studland Bay

UK Coastguard requested Poole Lifeboat to launch on Easter Sunday after a yacht became fouled on a marker buoy in Studland Bay.

👉 https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/poole-rnli-help-evacuate-seasick-sailor-at-studland-bay/

🕴️ Bournemouth Chamber looks forward to promising year

Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce has elected its executive team for the coming year.

👉 https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/bournemouth-chamber-looks-forward-to-promising-year/

🎂 Fordingbridge Community shop celebrates first birthday

Avon Valley Community Matters charity shop in Fordingbridge has celebrated its first birthday.

👉 https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/fordingbridge-community-shop-celebrates-first-birthday/

29/03/2024

📢 OUT NOW! Dorset View March 📰

Read 👀 online 👉 https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/dorset-view-magazine/

Printed copies available from one of over 70 community collection points including CO-OP Wimborne, Colehill, Corfe Mullen, TESCO Ferndown, SAINSBURYS Christchurch and Ferndown.

GPS tracked door-to-door distribution is underway.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
🐎 Wimborne to go into battle
🪧 West Moors protesters storm planning committee meeting
🏛️ Grand reopening of Christchurch Old Town Hall
🛝 Play is back for another 100 years
🏖️ Long Groyne work to start in April
🧸 Teddy bears unite for grand day out
🏉 Wimborne RFC looks forward to a move
🛩️ Bournemouth Air Festival will go ahead this year
🏚️ Dorset Council targets empty homes
🎗️ Lisa’s journey with breast cancer and lymphoedema
⚽️ New £1.25 million 3G pitch for Poole
🧑‍🌾 Wimborne Community Garden looks ahead
😡 Campaign groups angered by delay of Dorset’s Local Plan
🏞️ Land at Lyscombe Farm acquired for nature
🚭 Stop Smoking Scheme launched in Dorset
🕴️ Meet the professionals
🥘 The award-winning Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival is back!
🪖 Exciting D-Day:80 event
🎋 Manage Japanese knotweed responsibly: seek expert help
plus much more

29/03/2024

👮 Dorset Police tackle livestock attacks by supporting ‘Op Recall’

Between 27 March and 2 April, Dorset Police is supporting Op Recall – a national operation that raises awareness of the impact of livestock worrying, and aims to prevent future livestock attacks.

Between 2018 and 2022, Dorset Police received 240 reports of livestock worrying offences, which saw many sheep killed or injured.

Read more 👇

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/dorset-police-tackle-livestock-attacks-by-supporting-op-recall/

29/03/2024

Wellbeing event supports local young people

In partnership with Strategic Solutions and Bournemouth University, The Shine Project held its 3rd Wellbeing Event on 28 March.

Read more 👇

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/wellbeing-event-supports-local-young-people/

29/03/2024

Dorset Council is marking the 42nd anniversary of the start of the Falklands War by flying the White Ensign above County Hall from 2-9 April.

The war started on Tuesday 2 April 1982 when Argentine forces invaded the Falklands, and lasted until 14 June 1982 when Argentinian forces surrendered.

The Falklands War was the first military action since the Second World War that utilised all elements of the armed forces, with over 900 losing their lives, 255 of whom were British personnel.

Around 30,000 sailors, marines, soldiers, airmen and merchant mariners served during the war, large numbers of them now living in Dorset.

Many veterans of the Falklands War still struggle with physical and mental scars, and some have faced life challenges or hardships since the war ended.

Through the Armed Forces Covenant and links to health and wellbeing services, welfare, housing and employment, support is available for both current and past members of the armed forces and their families.

See: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/your-community/armed-forces-covenant/what-is-the-armed-forces-covenant

29/03/2024

🚶 Walkers and explorers are invited to join Diverse Abilities and take on the Jurassic Coast Challenge, a series of treks and trail that run over the weekend of 18 and 19 May.

Find out more

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/hike-the-jurassic-coast-for-diverse-abilities/ ⬇️

29/03/2024

👮 If you have been offered the chance to buy one of these bikes contact Dorset Police as they were stolen earlier this month.

“We are continuing to make enquiries into this burglary, and I am keen to hear from anyone who might have information to assist our enquiries.

“I would like to hear from anyone who may have come across electric bikes matching the descriptions given being offered for sale locally or online in unusual circumstances.” Police community support investigator Adam Cleaver, of Dorset Police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police quoting occurrence number 55240039860. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

29/03/2024

Woman robbed in Broadstone distraction burglary

An elderly Broadstone resident had her purse stolen in a distraction burglary that took place at around 3.25pm on Monday 4 March.

The resident who lives in Macaulay Road answered a knock at the door and a woman who claimed to be selling hair products reportedly barged her way into the property before going into the living room.

The victim repeatedly told the woman she did not want to buy anything, and she eventually left the address.

It was only later that she discovered a purse containing £500 in cash had been taken from the property.

Police constable Rachel Penhaligon, of Dorset Police, said: “We are doing everything we can to support the elderly victim and identify the woman involved.

“I would urge anyone who might have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area or been approached in similar circumstances, to please contact us.

“I would also ask anyone who might still have any available dashcam, home CCTV or doorbell camera footage from the area covering the relevant time frame to please check it for anything that might assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police quoting occurrence number 55240033428. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

28/03/2024

Christchurch’s secrets unveiled

Visitors will have the chance to learn more about Christchurch’s scientific past with new art installations at Friars Cliff, and across Steamer Point Nature Reserve.

Find out more 👇

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/christchurchs-secrets-unveiled/

27/03/2024

👨‍🎤 The Vamps’ James McVey kicks off solo tour in Bournemouth

Founder member of the popular hitmakers The Vamps has chosen Bournemouth to kickstart his first solo tour of the UK and Europe.

James McVey will be appearing at The Old Fire Station in Bournemouth to start his first solo tour before going on to other venues around the UK and Europe including London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cologne and Amsterdam.

Read more ⤵️

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/the-vamps-james-mcvey-kicks-off-solo-tour-in-bournemouth/

26/03/2024

🐶 Sell out success for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Muddy Dog Dash!

Over 400 people and 200 dogs took part in the Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s second ‘Muddy Dog Dash’ on Sunday 17 March and raised an incredible £15,000 which will support patients and families facing a life-limiting illness across East Dorset and Purbeck.

To watch a video from the event and to read more 👉 https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/sell-out-success-for-lewis-manning-hospice-cares-muddy-dog-dash/

26/03/2024

💷 Applications are once again invited from voluntary groups and charities that help asylum seekers and refugees to build new lives in Dorset.

Dorset Community Foundation’s Welcome Fund, which is supported with contributions of £50,000 from Dorset Council and £30,000 from BCP Council as well as from Dorset Community Foundation fundholders is offering grants of up to £5,000. Dorset Community Foundation grants manager Ellie Maguire said: “The activities we’d like to fund should focus on supporting wellbeing and getting refugees and asylum seekers involved in community activities.

Read more 👇

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/fund-to-help-refugee-groups-re-opens/

26/03/2024

🚗 BCP Council plans to improve road safety in Bournemouth and to that end it is inviting responses from local people.

The council has been allocated £1.89million from the Department for Transport Safer Roads Fund to implement additional road safety measures with additional money provided by the Bournemouth Town’s Fund, Better Boscombe regeneration programme too.

Find out more ⬇️

People living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are invited to put forward their views on road safety in the conurbation.

26/03/2024

Dorset CAN - Climate Action Network, a charity instigating measures to address the climate and ecological crisis, has welcomed funding from Dorset CPRE for the Great Big Dorset Hedge (GBDH) project.

Dorset CPRE has recognised that the GBDH project is at a crucial stage of growth and increased effectiveness.

The Trustees have agreed a £6,000 funding request for the project to sustain the momentum of managing further growth and in recognition of the ambition and potential of the project.

Find out more 👇

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/cpre-provides-funding-for-managing-dorsets-hedges/

25/03/2024

✒️ Poole lifeboat’s longest serving operational volunteer, Jonathan Clark, has signed the RNLI 200th anniversary scroll on behalf of Poole Lifeboat Station.

The 200th anniversary scroll is being taken to RNLI communities throughout the country to be signed at each location on its route. After being welcomed at Poole Lifeboat Station – the oldest RNLI station in Dorset – it was signed by Jonathan Clark on 23 March.

“To know that I am signing on behalf of the station is a great honour and I sign for those that went before, for those here now and for those that will follow, like my daughter, who is third generation lifeboat crew,” said Jonathan.

Read more ⤵️

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/poole-lifeboat-stalwart-signs-rnli-200th-anniversary-scroll/

25/03/2024

📢 JOB VACANCY 👇

VACANCY: Editor required

After 20 years, Pulford Publicity’s editor is retiring

The editor is important to the smooth running of the company and if you have the skills and enthusiasm, now is your chance to apply. You must be a passionate writer with journalistic qualifications (NCTJ minimum) who loves a challenge.

Every day is different and being community spirited and providing accurate and balanced reporting is vital. As is the ability to thrive off deadlines. There are five in-house community magazines to edit. You should be intuitive, accurate, reliable and caring. The job includes occasional out of hours work to cover vital stories, events, live performances, meetings and meal reviews.

Janine Pulford said: “The position will suit a qualified journalist who also has a good knowledge of a news website and social media content and can apply their ability to creating posts that pop! And if you like writing food reviews, theatre reviews and interviewing people, now’s your chance. It sounds glamorous and it definitely has its moments. Some of my favourite times have been reporting on royal events and attending functions. On the other end of the spectrum, I love reporting on those who conquer adversity or work hard to improve their communities. That’s probably why I’ve been in the job for so long.

“My team is invaluable. I work closely with professionals. There’s experienced news editor Marilyn Barber, qualified proofreader Rebecca Smith, and journalism student Jecs Davies who give me excellent support.

“Managing director, Ben, oversees the office and keeps on top of the finances with Nick; design director Louis and his assistant Dexter produce some of the best design work locally; Mark and Simon dedicate their time and energy to marketing, and Mike keeps on top of distribution. You won’t meet a more hardworking bunch of people who are passionate about what they do and enjoy a bit of banter along the way.

“If you feel you can fit into this type of cohesive office environment and have all the right qualifications, can use a camera, and have a full driving licence, why not send me your CV?” Email to [email protected].

Janine adds: “After 25 years in journalism, I now want to devote time to my fiction writing and wish the next editor well. For someone with the right credentials and work ethos, being an editor at Pulford Publicity is a dream job.”

25/03/2024

🖌️ People have until this Thursday 28 March to see an exhibition being staged in the Gather Space at Poole’s Dolphin Centre.

It marks the completion of a project to give Poole High Street a new lease of life.

Read more 👇

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/exhibition-finale-for-poole-high-street-project/

25/03/2024

Woman arrested following assault on Ferndown man

A man in his 30s sustained serious injuries and attended hospital for treatment following an assault in the area of Emberley Close on Friday 22 March. The police received a report at around 9.55pm.

Subsequently a 28-year-old woman of no fixed abode was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. She was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.

The arrested woman and man are believed to be known to each other.

Detective inspector Rhys Griffiths, of Dorset County CID, said: “Detailed enquiries are underway to establish the full circumstances of what happened.

“I am keen to speak to anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity during the evening of Friday 22 March 2024 in the areas of Emberley Close or Bolton Crescent.

“Also, I would appeal to any residents with home CCTV or doorbell cameras, as well as motorists travelling in the vicinity with a dashcam fitted to their vehicle, to please check their footage for anything of relevance.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police quoting occurrence number 55240043403. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

22/03/2024

🎆 “Despite the financial pressures on our council budget, we have ensured that there are many fun and free events taking place across our three towns in 2024.

“These events offer residents the opportunity to enjoy our area, go out and meet friends, and support our local economy – as well as attracting visitors down to our shores.

“Events take a lot of planning and hard work, and our thanks go out to all the stakeholders and partners involved in delivering this great programme of events across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.” Cllr Andy Martin, portfolio holder, BCP Council

Find out more 👇

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/big-events-planned-for-bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-this-year/

22/03/2024

🗣️ OYEZ! OYEZ!

Dorset town criers mark retirement of Alistair Chisholm

Town criers from across Dorset gathered in Dorchester to mark the retirement of the county town’s town crier.

Wimbone Minster town crier Chris Brown was amongst others from across Dorset who gathered in Dorchester recently to honour the retirement of the town crier of Dorchester – and current Mayor – Alistair Chisholm.

Chris said: “Alistair is held in high regard by his compatriots and is without doubt the most successful town crier in competitions around the country and further afield as well as being a supportive and inspiring friend to all.”

Alistair was presented with a set of Thomas Hardye Films and a specially commissioned staff inlaid with badges representing the Ancient & Honourable Guild of Town Criers, Dorchester Town Crest and the Dorset Flag.

The attending town criers were tasked with delivering a cry under the title ‘Alistair Chisholm’. The crys were judged by Serjant of Musket and deputy town crier of Wimborne Minster Mel Gudger who also judged the best dressed award.

The best cry was delivered by Liz Rawlings of Blandford Forum and the Best Dressed prize was awarded to Jacqui Hall of Wareham.

The event was organised by Andrew Fleming Swanage town crier.

22/03/2024

Calling all motorcyclists who live in DORSET
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22/03/2024

📸 This stunning photo capturing a Jay fighting a Great Spotted Woodpecker won first prize in the “Verwood Through The Lens” photography competition at the Verwood and District Horticultural Society 77th Annual Spring Show.

Check it out 👇

Verwood and District Horticultural Society opened their 77th Annual Spring Show on Saturday 16 March with more than 350 entries from...

21/03/2024

🎤 ‘The Vixen’ heads to The Barn, Ringwood

Jenny Ryan has announced an exciting project that she will be working on later this year, which will see her ‘break away’ from the quiz programme ‘ ’.

Known as ‘the Vixen’ on the popular quiz show, Jenny has been a part of the programme since 2015 and also appears on spin-off ‘Beat the Chasers’.

But she’s not just a whizz at quizzes – she loves music too. Jenny has now revealed that she will be touring the UK later this year with her cabaret show ‘Out of the Box’, which first debuted at the last August.

Find out more ⬇️

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/the-vixen-heads-to-the-barn-ringwood/

21/03/2024

🏆 It’s gold for Bournemouth’s Arts by the Sea Festival and silver for the Beach Lodges in the Tourism Awards - South West

Bournemouth’s Arts by the Sea Festival has won gold and Bournemouth Beach Lodges silver in the South West Tourism Awards.

21/03/2024

🎉 Boscombe school children enjoy cracking good Easter party

Report by Hattie Miles

A total of 96 excited children enjoyed an Easter party to remember at the Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth, all thanks to Variety the Children's Charity of Great Britain.

The year three pupils from Bethany School in Boscombe included young carers and children from the nurture group. The party was part of Variety’s “Great Days Out” scheme.

Read more 👇

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/boscombe-school-children-enjoy-cracking-good-easter-party/

21/03/2024

🗳️ Although people in Dorset don’t go to the polls until Thursday 2 May to elect local councillors, the new members of the Youth Parliament have been announced at a ceremony held at County Hall.

This year 10 candidates stood for election, with 18 Dorset schools and colleges participating in the elections. After weeks of campaigning, an impressive 9,303 votes were placed.

The new members of the Youth Parliament Tom Clifton and Tamzin Caves were announced at a ceremony held at Dorset County Hall.

20/03/2024

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Don’t trust the seagulls in Swanage!

20/03/2024

🛍️ Wimborne boomerang bags just keep returning

Wimborne War on Waste’s Bag & Bunting team have recently celebrated making 1,000 ‘boomerang bags’ – so-called because they’re designed to be used and re-used multiple times.

The project started when Wimborne Food Bank put out a request for plastic bags to enable them to deliver goods to their clients. Following a discussion with Wimborne War on Waste, it was agreed to try using boomerang bags instead, and the Bag & Bunting team signed up to the boomerang programme.

Read more ⬇️

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/wimborne-boomerang-bags-just-keep-returning/

20/03/2024

🐶 The PDSA is warning pet owners to be vigilant this Easter after a sweet-toothed pooch needed emergency treatment after wolfing down a fruity bun 👇

The PDSA is warning pet owners to be vigilant this Easter after a sweet-toothed dog needed emergency treatment after wolfing down a fruit bun

20/03/2024

👗 Three seasonal handmade dresses in a new display are being admired at the entrance to Walford Mill Crafts, Wimborne’s arts and crafts centre. The meticulous work is that of the charity venue’s administrator of eight years, Melanie Pownall, who has never displayed her skilful creativity in public before.

Find out more ⤵️

https://www.dorsetview.co.uk/mel-dresses-up-the-mill/