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Smashing year for Pavilion
by Harry
WEYMOUTH Pavilion up on our previous are so detailed and so “It will have X Factor
has announced plans to Walton record set in 2014 at big that just bringing winner Joe McElderry
invest £25,000 in im- 15,500 tickets against along props and scenery in the title role and tick-
proving the theatre’s programme, which fea- 12,800. fills up four huge n TURNto page 3
foyer and Ocean Room “On top of that we can trucks.
tures a major coup for
ready for the 2016 sea- the theatre after they se- announce that our re-
son. cured the national vival is going so well
This comes after a blockbusting musical, that we have been se-
very successful 2015 Joseph and the Amaz- lected as the only enter-
season that ended with ing Technicolor Dream- tainment centre in the
the hugely popular coat. entire area to be chosen
Christmas pantomime Pavilion Manager Phil by the national award-
New team at Snow White and the Say said: “We have en- winning musical Joseph
Seven Dwarfs, which joyed an absolute and the Amazing Tech-
smashed the previous blinder of a Christmas nicolor Dreamcoat
Old Castle Hotel year’s box office season beyond our which will be staged
records. wildest dreams. here at the Pavilion
Now staff look for- “Panto tickets were from June 21st-25th. 01305 777777
ward to a packed 2016 more than 21 percent “The performances
nA NEW team has taken over at the Old Castle Hotel, Weymouth,
headed up by Ian Lloyd-Edwards
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www.weymouth-today.co.uk WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND Wednesday, January 6th 2016 3
Foster parents begin New Year with
MBE honour
A COUPLE from Wey- By Trevor Bevins
mouth have been
[email protected]
awarded the MBE in the
New Year’s Honours list
for services to children first told of it about six British Empire Medal for
and families. week ago – but were services to the elderly
Kathleen and Roy sworn to secrecy. and bereaved people
Shayler from St Anne’s, “Roy said ‘look at this through her work with
Weymouth, have fos- letter’. I thought it was CRUSE and Weymouth
tered 150 children during just a wind-up, but when and Portland Carers UK.
the past 44 years and are we realised it wasn’t we She started volunteer-
still fostering with two were so shocked, to us ing for CRUSE in 2007
children who they will this is just a way of life after receiving help from
look after long-term. and we love it.” the charity when her hus-
The couple have four Apart from fostering band, David, died sud-
of their own children, Mrs Shayler still works denly.
one of which is also a part-time in the commu- Mrs Penwell said that
foster carer, and live just nity, helping two people she was privileged to re-
yards from Kathleen’s with severe learning dif- ceive the award and
sister, who also fosters. ficulties. She has worked happy to do so on behalf
They were nominated with them for more than of all volunteers
for the award by Wolver- 20 years. She runs a bereave-
hampton City Council The couple will travel ment group at Pilgrim
who they still foster for – to Buckingham Palace to House in Hope Square
becoming long-term fos- receive the award in the which meets from
ter parents for the city summer. 10.30am to 12.30pm on
when they moved to Other local award win- the first Wednesday of
Weymouth from the area ners were Mrs Gillian every month and from
in 1993. Penwell from Nightin- 2pm to 4pm on the third
“We started in 1972 gale Court, Weymouth Wednesday of every
and never looked back,” who was awarded the month.
said Mrs Shayler, “We
nROYand Kathleen Shayler of Weymouth receive MBEs for fostering 150 children just like to be part of a Council strike deal over
big family and most Sun-
days you are likely to office refurbishment
n THIS giant tree find at least a dozen peo-
crashed to the ground in ple here for lunch.”
A £750,000 deal has been agreed between Wey-
a recent storm which Mr Shayler initially
mouth and Portland Borough Council and Morgan
lashed Weymouth. started work as a fabrica-
Sindall to refurbish the Crookhill offices and the
It narrowly missed tor and welder for a
Mulberry Centre.
flattening a number of Granby company, but
The figure is £350,000 more than the estimated
gravestones in the later moved to Wareham
cost reported to borough councillors in November
cemetery off Quibo to work, where he stayed
2014 – but the council says that the move out of
Lane. until his retirement eight
The trunk of the tree years ago. The couple the North Quay offices, which are being sold,
was sheared off low have been together since should save £200,000 each year in running costs.
down but fell on an they were 14, meeting at The authority also says that part of the increase
school. is due to work which was not envisaged at the
open area of grass
“The neighbours were time.
while its huge canopy
a little startled when we The Crookhill offices at Chickerell Road will be
crashed down to just
first turned up in a 15- used as an open-plan office for 50 staff.
miss a concentration of
seater minibus with ten Changes to the Mulberry Centre will create a
gravestones.
children, three of our mayoral parlour and meeting rooms.
Weymouth and Port-
own and seven we were Both buildings are expected to be ready in
land Mayor Councillor
then fostering,” he said. spring 2016.
Christine James said:
The couple bought
“These recent storms their home in Weymouth
have been so fierce that in 1992 and moved in a
I am really surprised year later.
there has not been “We bought a house in
more damage. Weymouth because it is
“I shall be getting on such a beautiful place to
to the council and say live, and Wolverhampton
that they need to get asked us if we would
some workmen along change our status to have
to sort it out. Thank children long-term so we
God none of the grave- could bring some down
stones were damaged.” with us. To grow up by
the sea is wonderful.”
Mrs Shayler says she
Panto ticket sales smashes records was bursting to tell fam-
ily and friends about the
MBE when they were
FROMpage 1
most incredible Christmas with the good its knees when we took over in 2013. SOFT WASH ROOF CLEAN
Hygiea
tickets for Joseph will go on sale at news set to continue into 2016.” “We hope to continue our success this
10am on Monday, January 11th on line He added that the popular summer pan- year. We currently employ more than 30 Pride in your property 0800 6891271
and at our box office. tomime, Pirates of the Pavilion, would be full and part-time staff and our future
“Finally we are spending £25,000 on re- back in July and August for the school workload is now so great that we will be www.hygiea.co.uk
furbishing the whole of the Ocean Room summer holidays. employing even more staff in 2016.
and the foyer ready for the 2016 season Mr Say said: “We now also have the “One final set of figures has amazed us.
which starts with the South West regional final figures for 2015 which reveal that We sold more than 7,000 tubs of ice-
Rotary conference in March when 800 our box office sold more than 80,000 tick- cream during the Snow White pantomime. No pressure washing, no walking on your roof.
delegates will be here. ets worth more than £1.2 million....not bad Just thinking about that makes me
A fully insured professional service
“All this means that we have had the for an entertainment centre which was on shiver!”
4 Wednesday, January 6th 2016 WEST DORSET www.viewfromonline.co.uk
Death Notice Dorset police report
MARY ROSE WHITE
Passed away peacefully at
The Joseph Weld Hospice on the improvement in
28th December 2015, aged 91 years.
Wife of the late Les. A much loved
mum, nan and great-nan.
Requiem Mass to be held at St.
Michael & St. George's Roman Catholic answering 999 calls
Church, Lyme Regis on Tuesday 12th
January at 10.00am. Family flowers
only please but donations, if desired,
for The Weldmar Hospicecare Trust
may be given at the Service, online at DORSETPolice are reporting a ten per cent im- Dorset Police say that ongoing recruitment has
funeraldirectors.uk.com or sent c/o provement in the time it takes to answer 999 calls. aided the increased performance and say that fur-
W. G. Potter Funeral Directors, William In November 93 per cent of the calls were an- ther improvements to the service could be noticed
Potter House, 5 West Street, swered within 10 seconds –an increase from the during 2016 as a result of new call centre technolo-
Axminster, EX13 5NX. same time last year when 91 per cent of 999 calls gies being delivered.
were answered within 10 seconds.
View Family Announcements Mr Lewis says that the 101 line should be used
Calls received via the 101 service also showed
to: give the police information about crime in your
an improvement as 75 per cent of calls were an-
area; to speak to the police about a police related
swered within 30 seconds during November 2015;
enquiry; if your car has been stolen; if property has
up from 66 per cent in November 2014.
Happy 50th Birthday On average 8,500 calls to the 101 line are re- been damaged; if you suspect drug use or dealing
ceived per week – equivalent to over 1,200 calls in your local area, and to report a minor traffic ac-
To our lovely Mum... Katharine Nicholls! per day. cident
Hope you have a wonderful day. But the police say they are still receiving far too “If a crime is in progress, or life is at risk, you
Lots of love April, Jay, Jerry and Daniela many calls which have nothing to do with police should always call 999,” he said.
xxxxxxx matters – which stops those with genuine calls Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn
from getting through. Underhill, said: “I am pleased by recent perform-
Assistant Chief Constable, David Lewis, says: ance figures which has seen Dorset Police improve
“It is still a surprise that the Force receives such its response times to answering non-emergency
TERENCE DUNCAN high volumes of calls which are not police related calls on its 101 service… The number of people
matters. This is a concern because these calls pre-
contacting me regarding the 101 service has fallen
Wishing my wonderful Father a wonderful vent other people who have a genuine need to
over the last few months, however, I still think
speak with the Force from getting through in a
Birthday on Thursday 7th January, there is work to be done in improving public con-
timely fashion.”
all my love Jo xxx These included a caller who rang 999 to say they fidence in the 101 service.”
were unhappy because a take away delivery driver The Dorset Police website has a ‘Do It Online’
didn’t have any change; one who rang 999 to ask service, enabling members of the public to make
what the non-emergency number was and another a general enquiry, report lost property, request a
Congratulations who called 999 to report ‘I’ve lost my friend in the call back, message an officer directly or make a
JOHN LANG
pub’. complaint.
Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather
on your 90th Birthday on Monday 11th January
from your loving wife Janet xx PCC welcomes Government budgets
all the Langs and the Mayhew family
& Methodist church family DORSET Police and Crime tain the same funding as this in early January.”
Commissioner Martyn Under- year. The consultation will be avail-
hill has welcomed the news that “I shall now ask the people of able on the Police and Crime
Happy 21st Birthday Dorset Police budgets will be Dorset for their view, in a con- Commissioner website at
largely protected by the Home sultation which we will launch www.dorset.pcc.police.uk.
ELLA
Office.
on Sunday 10th January The proportion of money that BID to hold annual meeting
lots of love Mum, Tilly the government contributes to
and Larry xxx policing Dorset has reduced by WEYMOUTH Business Im- plans for 2016. By holding 1-
0.6 per cent rather than the three provement District will hold 2-1 and open meetings, plus
and a half per cent expected be- its annual meeting next Thurs- conducting a survey before
fore the November Comprehen- day, January 14th, at 6pm in the AGM, it will enable us to
sive Spending Review. Weymouth Pavilion Ocean do this…
Happy 16th Birthday Mr Underhill said: “On the Room. “There are still places on the
face of it, this is a fair settle- Said BID manager Nigel board for those wishing to
CAITLIN ment. As the Chancellor an- Reed: “The purpose of an an- join the board.”
nounced, the Government now nual meeting is to present the For more information please
with love from
expect me to raise the precept by activities of the BID over the contact info@weymouth
Nan Peggy two per cent next year, to main- past year and to show the bid.co.uk call 01305 779410.
To CAITLIN PAULL
wishing you a very
Happy 16th Birthday
for Thursday 31st December
lots of love Mum & Dad
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www.weymouth-today.co.uk WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND Wednesday, January 6th 2016 5
There’s a new king at the castle
WEYMOUTH’SOld Castle Hotel is in the hands By Trevor Bevins sourced locally and the partners have taken on
of a new team – and looking forward to improve- Lucaz, an experienced chef.
ments and a bright future. [email protected] Ian and Aija are opening the business from 11am
New landlord Ian Lloyd-Edwards (43) and his until midnight and will be encouraging local resi-
ple are hoping to also tempt walkers off the Rod-
partner Aija are planning to take advantage of their well Trail for cream teas and have a barbeque in dents to make us of the facilities, supporting the
proximity to Castle Cove and the Rodwell Trail of- mind for the sun-trap garden by the summer. hotel’s existing darts team and adding other pub
fering pub food and a warm welcome to the local The three letting rooms are also due for improve- teams, if patrons want it. The hotel is also family
community. ment and the hotel, which is in Sudan Road, just a and dog friendly.
Make-overs are planned for the pub interior and short distance from the town centre, will be making For Ian taking on the hotel is a return to Wey-
also for the beer garden which will have a play area a feature of its food with offers on a Sunday mouth. He grew up in Preston and until recently
added by the time the warmer weather comes along carvery and special deals on some meals for the was working in the Bath area – holding all the re-
quired qualifications to manage a successful hotel
with the rest of the area being landscaped. The cou- over 60s. As much of the menu as possible will be
or pub.
“We are looking at a number of areas to benefit
local people – a quiz night, special food nights,
guest beers and we aim to be family orientated with
a warm welcome for all,” said Ian.
The current beers on tap include the popular
Doom Bar, John Smith’s Extra Smooth, Courage
Best, Carling, Kronenburg, Fosters and Thatcher’s
cider – in addition to bottle beers and ciders, soft
drinks and a range of spirits and mixers.
“We aim to be an important part of the local com-
munity and want this to be a successful venture
which everyone benefits from,” said Mr Lloyd-Ed-
wards.
THEView from Weymouth and Portlandwould
like to apologise to Mr Lloyd-Edwards for in-
correctly reporting that the Old Castle had
closed during the Christmas period (Decem-
ber 30th edition ‘Two pubs call last orders’).
This was in fact untrue and we would like to
apologise for any upset caused.
The Old Castle is open for business and Mr
Lloyd-Edwards and his family look forward to
(cid:2)NEWlandlord and landlady, Ian Lloyd-Ed- (cid:2) NEWlandlord and landlady, Ian Lloyd-Edwards and Aija, centre, with staff from the Old Cas- welcoming customers old and new to the
wards and Aija, at the Old Castle Hotel tle Hotel pub.
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Matchbox Cars…£200 Album of Postcards £580 Silver Vases…£2,200
Football Programme…£310 Dinky Van…£190 Antiquarian book…£780
Silver Brandy Goblets…£540 Stamp Collection…£700
Victorian Photo Album…£460 Vintage Fur Coats…£330
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College to offer course on
South Dorset Ridgeway
KINGSTONMaurward College ment, and how this has impacted Ridgeway so that we can en-
is running a 20-session course upon our current landscape. lighten the next generation and
about the South Dorset Ridge- There will be archaeological site the visitors that our businesses
way – starting in February. visits and engagement in current depend on - especially when the
Interest in the area has been habitat management partnerships reason the tourists visit is be-
growing with volunteers over the and programs (to include all day cause of the stunning landscape.
past year giving an estimated practical management including These ambassadors will hope-
£35,000 worth of work - accord- dry stone walling, scrub clear- fully increase the number of
ing to Jill Hearing, project offi- ance), as well as walks and talks days the visitors stay when they
cer of the South Dorset from other partners. realise how much more there is
Ridgeway Landscape Partner- Flora and fauna of the Ridge- to see and learn.”
ship. way will be studied alongside This course is aimed at those
Many of those volunteers are development of ID skills and a with an interest in where they
expected to be amongst those range of practical surveys; plus live – those working in volun-
who sign up for the course which future outcomes and sustainable tary organisations, the tourist in-
will look at the natural history of management to ensure the safe- dustry, farmers, parents,
the landscape and provide an in- guarding of this important land- teachers or retired people - who
troduction to the Ridgeway, its scape to maintain its legacy. want to know more about the
geology, ecological/archaeolog- Course Leader, Vikki Gal- area and to inspire the next gen-
ical characteristics and how im- lagher, said: “It is so important to eration.
portant it is for our cultural and encourage all of our local busi- The course starts Monday,
historical identity. nesses and inhabitants to acquire February 22nd and costs £250 -
It will also look at its historical knowledge and understanding of for more information go to
development and past manage- the history the South Dorset kmc.ac.uk or call 01305 215025.
Dorchester choir seeks new members
A DORCHESTER based choir is want people in the Dorchester The choir meets on Tuesday
seeking more members. area to swell our numbers mornings, 10.15am to 12noon
Popular Dorsetwide commu- there. in the Cerne Abbas Room,
nity choir, the Local Vocals, is “We will be working on a new United Church, Charles Street,
keen to welcome new mem- set of songs ready for a Spring Dorchester.
bers to its Dorchester group. charity event so it’s a great For more information, visit
Choir Leader Lesley Whatley time for new members to join www.localvocals.org, or con-
said: “The Local Vocals have us’.” tact Lesley Whatley via email at
thriving acapella choirs in All songs are taught by ear [email protected],
other parts of Dorset and we and no audition is necessary. or phone [phone].
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www.weymouth-today.uk WEYMOUTH& PORTLAND Wednesday, January 6th 2016 7
Draft economic plan
Christmas wishes from lifeboat crew
up for consultation (cid:2)EVERY Christmas the Weymouth
lifeboat crew hold open house to the
friends, family and supporters of the
lifeboat station.
It offers a chance to swop Christmas
wishes and have a festive drink and in
A DRAFT Weymouth bers of the Weymouth will run alongside the for the coastal area.
2016, like every year, the Mayor of
Economic Plan has been and Portland Partner- development of the At West Weares works
Weymouth and Portland paid a visit.
put together as a guiding ship Business Leader’s Western Growth Corri- will include improving
This year it was Councillor Christine
document to strengthen Group. The plan aims to dor. accessibility to the area,
James who is pictured here after
and build upon Wey- set out a focused strat- “Despite significant new stone seating, new
dropping in on Christmas day morn-
mouth’s key assets. egy and action plan to challenges, Weymouth information boards and
ing to wish the volunteer crew a very
The plan forms part of realise the opportunities has the potential to professional fees for
merry Christmas.
a national Coastal Com- and address the eco- grow. All the ingredi- suitable lighting designs
munities Initiative nomic challenges facing ents are in place for the and plans.
which aims to improve the area. town to re-establish it-
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Portland. Council’s Briefholder foundation. mb ail
The draft plan was de- for Economic Develop- “We are keen for peo- Me w Av Private Health Club
veloped by the Wey- ment, said: “This plan ple to have the opportu- o
mouth Coastal will form part of a nity to comment on the N
Communities Team wider economic strat- developing strategy,
which involves mem- egy for the future and specifically the projects
that need to be taken
forward to advance the
Police seek witnesses plan.
“Please provide your
to moped accident comments by e-mailing
them by January 22nd
POLICEare appealing for witnesses to an acci- Lyme Regis [phone]
to community plan-
dent on Portland which resulted in a young
ning@westdorset-wey-
moped rider being taken to Southampton Hos-
mouth.gov.uk.”
pital for specialist treatment. www.bhealthandfitness.co.uk
The draft plan is avail-
A collision between the scooter and a Ford
able at:
Mondeo car happened at around 9.20pm on
dorsetforyou.com/Wey-
Wednesday, December 23rd on Weston Road.
mouth-and-Portland-
The rider of the scooter, a 20-year-old Wey-
Partnership. Further
mouth man, suffered serious injuries to his
consultation events are
pelvis. He was initially taken to Dorset County
taking place during Jan-
Hospital before being transferred to
Southampton General Hospital with non-life uary to develop the ac- “Many of our members have achieved their fitness and
threatening injuries. tion plan to support
The driver of the Ford Mondeo – a 56-year- economic development
old local man, and a 51-year-old female pas- and accelerate growth in physique goals in 2015, you could do the same in 2016!”
senger were uninjured. the greater Weymouth
Sergeant Jon Wren, of Dorset Police’s Traffic area. Details of these
Unit, said: “I am appealing to anyone who may events will available on
have witnessed the collision or the manner of the webpage above. B! Health & Fitness Class Timetable
driving of either vehicle prior to the collision to (cid:2) A PUBLICmeeting
contact me on 101.” is being held next week
The police incident number is 23:381. at The Heights Hotel, Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Portland to talk about
Drop-in sessions for future projects to im-
prove the area’s eco- 9.15 - 10.15 RIGorous• Shape & Tone• RIGorous• Shape & Tone• RIGorous• RIGorous•
new school campus nomic viability.
The Portland Commu-
COMMUNITYdrop-in sessions are being held nity Partnership will be 10.30 - 11.30 Flex & Stretch
to find out more about Maritime House, the
holding the meeting on
new campus for the Isle of Portland Aldridge
Community Academy. Tuesday, January 12th 16.00 - 16.45
at 7pm to update
The next sessions will be on January 13th at
progress on the Com-
the Osprey Quay Campus and March 8th at
Southwell Campus. munity Economic Vi- 18.00 - 19.00 Power Burn Shape & Tone• Power Burn Step Aerobics
sion and details of
Said Academy Director for Change and Inno-
potential future projects.
vation, Gary Spracklen: “The community drop-
in sessions are a great way for parents, carers Portland is to get a 18.30 - 19.00
share of a £3million
and members of the wider IPACA community
Government grant to
to find out about our exciting plans.”
help secure local attrac- 19.00 - 20.00
Physio Pilates Vaporize Yoga
Twinners’ AGM tions.
The Chesil Cove West
WEYMOUTH and Portland Holzwickede Twin- Weares restoration proj- 20.00 - 21.00 Physio Pilates
ning Society will be holding their annual meet- ect on Portland
ing on Monday, January 11th. (£50,000) and the
The event at the council offices on North restoration of The Old NB: Classes marked with an • will always run. However, non • classes will need to achieve a minimum number and must be
Quay, Weymouth, will start at 7.30pm. Fleet Church Wall Proj- booked at least 24 hours in advance. Please therefore remember to pre book at reception so that cancellations are minimised
ect (Fleet/Weymouth
Optics day to be held with £10,000 are
• Fully air conditioned cardio suite and fitness studio
amongst the Dorset
at Chesil Beach Centre schemes to gain from
• Comprehensive range of free weights • Full class timetable
the grants.
AN‘optics’ day is being held at the Chesil Beach This work is linked
Centre this Saturday, January 9th. with projects being car- • Cross Fit RIG and functional training area • Full changing facilities
Visitors to the Dorset Wildlife Trust centre will ried out by the Coastal
be able to try out binoculars and telescopes Community Teams who • Personal Training packages • Nutritional advice • Programme design.
between 10am and 4pm with an expert on
are working to put to-
hand to offer advice.
gether economic plans
8Wednesday, January 6th 2016 DORCHESTER www.dorchester-today.co.uk
Parking restriction plans to be dropped
PLANSto change parking restrictions in Dorch- centre workers, including staff at the County Hos- them: “Having had a discussion with the appropri-
ester’s Coburg and Edward Roads has been By Trevor Bevins pital, only a short walk away from many of the ate officer in County Hall, it’s been agreed that the
dropped by the county council – for the time being. favoured free parking locations. revocation of the present Residents’ Parking
The authority had wanted to lift some of the park- the Middle School. The problems in many of the roads is made Scheme in both Coburg Road and Edward Road is
ing restrictions in a bid to ease problem parking on Since the start of short-stay and residents only worse at either end of the day as parents arrive to not going to proceed immediately.
other nearby roads – until residents told them to parking in Alexandra Road, Coburg Road and Ed- pick up and drop off their children at the Middle “There have been sufficient objections to gener-
think again. ward Road all-day parking has spread to Queens School and at Thomas Hardye’s. ate a rethink,” said Councillor Jones, adding that
Part of the plan included allowing drivers to stay Road, Clarence Road, Treves Road and Maud Ward councillor for Coburg Road Councillor fresh proposals may well yet appear in the spring.
longer on the western section of the road nearest Roads – to the annoyance of those who live there. Trevor Jones has written to residents who submit- If they do residents will be given another chance
the middle school, but residents said that if this There are also similar problems in and around ted comments on the proposed changes to tell to comment.
was allowed there would be no space for parents Monmouth Road on the other side of Weymouth
dropping off and picking up children – adding to Avenue. County council sees a rise in
the congestion in the section of the road outside Many of those who park on the streets are town
money spent on agency staff
FAMILY RUN
DORSETCounty Council has cancies during a restructure, or net member for corporate de-
Tytherleigh INDEPENDENT seen a 20 per cent increase in where there is a demand that velopment, Robin Cook, said:
BUSINESS the amount it spends on agency cannot immediately be met by “We are working hard to re-
BATHROOMS & KITCHENS staff. the normal recruitment proce- duce the amount we spend on
www.tytherleighbathrooms.co.uk The move has upset long- dure; or to cover temporary agency staff, but the fact re-
term contract workers who short-term peaks in workload. mains that in certain areas of
often now sit next to less qual- Some are used for specialist our business we bring them in
ified and experienced staff support and advice. to help us keep our essential
BATHROOMS BEDROOMS KITCHENS being paid twice as much as In social services the council front-line services going.
they are. has seen a massive increase in “We sometimes need special-
WETROOMS SHOWERS BATHS TAPS MODERN TRADITIONAL SLIDING MODERN TRADITIONAL BESPOKE From July to September £1.8 the demand for services from ist knowledge (often for a short
million was spent on agency vulnerable families and has time or on a one-off basis) or
workers – compared to spent £713,200 to support chil- skills and knowledge that our
NEW UPDATED £1.5million for the same period dren’s services in July-Septem- own members of staff don’t
the previous years. ber last year. have. In these instances it
DISPLAYS
Social Services is one of the The council says it has pro- makes sense to use consult-
worst areas for the use of posals in place to attract more ants.”
agency staff where newly qual- permanent social workers. More than 1,270 full-time
ified workers frequently find Other big spenders on agency equivalent jobs have disap-
they are unable to afford hous- staff are the Dorset Waste Part- peared from the county council
ing in the county. nership which forked out since June 2010. Roughly 500
The council says it uses £752.4000 on agency staff were redundancies and more
agency staff and consultants on from July-September. than 340 voluntary redundan-
a temporary basis to cover va- Dorset County Council Cabi- cies.
Slimming consultant meets soap star
A SLIMMING World
consultant from
Dorchester recently
FREE AT HOME DESIGN
met soap actor and
AND PLANNING pop star Jason Dono-
van at an awards cere-
mony.
Tracie Williams who
T&C’s APPLY leads a Slimming
SHOWER BATH COMPLETE SUITE
World group at Dorch-
INCLUDING TAPS £499 ester Community
Church every Friday,
was delighted to get a
chance to cuddle up to
the Australian heart-
QUALITY ASSEMBLED GERMAN KITCHENS AT FLATPACK PRICES
throb when he
swapped Ramsay
Street for the annual
Slimming World
Awards.
He co-hosted the
event with the organi-
sation’s chair and
founder Margaret
Miles-Bramwell OBE.
(cid:2)SLIMMINGWorld Consultants Becs King and Tracie Williams meet
Tracie said 2015 had
TEL [phone] been a big year for former soap star and singer Jason Donovan
Slimming World, with New Year,” she said. to feel hungry or de- and happiness – we
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thousands of mem- Slimming World group discover a whole groups is our smiles!
bers and launching its is the best way for world of support and We’ve had a lot of fun
first-ever food range, people to lose weight advice that’s sure to together in 2015 and I
We off er supply only or we can fully project manage your and hopes 2016 will be and learn new habits. help them reach their can’t wait to see what
just as successful. Thanks to our famous targets. 2016 holds for.
bathroom or kitchen installation from start to finish!
“Lots of people will Food Optimising eat- “What I love is that “I’d love anyone
be making resolutions ing plan they’ll see big while our members who’s thinking about
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www.weymouth-today.uk WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND Wednesday, January 6th 2016 9
New book tells of Weymouth’s
medieval history highs and lows
WEYMOUTH had a long and interest- Pauline, literally measured the town cen-
ing history before the visits of King tre for this book.
George III set it on course to become a James said: “We used a tape divided
famous holiday resort. into the old medieval perch unit which
This book, Medieval Weymouth: is 16ft 6in.
Growth and Decline by James Crump “Property boundaries exist for a very
(YouCaxton Publications £6.99), traces long time so, when we measured build-
Lions support
the stories of the rival towns of Wey- ing frontages and they matched a perch
mouth and Melcombe Regis in the Mid- unit, we knew it was likely that the
dle Ages. boundary was a medieval one.
It shows how they grew from small “We found that the central block of swimming fund
fishing settlements to two of the most Weymouth town centre from St Mary
prosperous ports in Dorset especially Street to St Thomas Street was still ex-
after King Edward I ordered the com- actly eight perches wide.
plete redevelopment of Melcombe. “Overall it took me eleven years to col- (cid:2) LION Howard Legg (Mayors’ Fund Administrator), Jenny Wood
However, from the middle of the 14th lect all the information and to write this (Sainsbury), Cathy Parnell (First Point Dorset, The YOU Trust), Lion John
Century disease and war sent them into book....and very rewarding it was too!” Cake
a period of decline. James Crump read history at Oxford WEYMOUTH and Portland Lions ing and wind surfing . We then iden-
The book looks at the often unruly University, before teaching school stu- have donated £500 to ‘The Will tified a need for some youngsters to
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govern them. dieval Weymouth book trial history in his native Yorkshire be- Said Brian Willett, Chairman of The As a result of this support from The
It also describes the efforts of some port, the effect of the Black Death, fore moving to Dorset. For the last 20 Will Mackaness Trust: “The trustees Lions, a small group of young peo-
leading figures to remedy the lack of re- French attacks and the growth of reli- years he has been researching Dorset are delighted to receive such a gen- ple, aged 11 plus, will attend two
ligious provision in the towns. gion. history and is especially interested in the erous donation from the Weymouth terms of swimming lessons in Wey-
It suggests that Weymouth and Mel- Life of the times included observations early history of towns. and Portland Lions Club, which will mouth.
combe’s ‘middle ages’ lasted until the on everything from dung being dumped Copies of his book are available from enable us to fund swimming les- “By the end of the lessons, these
end of the 16th century when they man- in the streets to early legal proceedings him at [email protected] or sons for more young people from non-swimmers will be able to swim
aged to sink their differences and build over everything from an assault by a 01305 812546 priced £6.99. They are the area.” confidently for at least 25 metres.”
a bridge. man using a rake to complaints about a also available from: Books Afloat in Added Pam Govier, trustee and President of Weymouth & Port-
There are details of the two charters for dog killing poultry as well as prosecu- Park St, the Tourist Information Office founder: “The Will Mackaness Trust land Lions Club, Les Board, said
Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, how tions for more serious assaults involving in St Thomas St, Chalbury Food and was established to get young peo- that the Lions are pleased to help
those medieval towns sought to expand, swords or daggers. Wine in St Mary St, the Tudor House ple from the SSarea to participAAAAate in fundLL projects wheEEre young people
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(cid:2)DORCHESTER’STrinity Club will host a charity Rotary raffle rasies £7,000 for local causes
country music night this weekend.
The event is planned for Saturday, January 9th,
starting at 8pm, and will feature music from the
DORCHESTERMayor Robin raised. This year’s total was
Dusty Rhodes Band.
Potter has drawn the prizes just under £7,000.
Profits from the evening will benefit the Dorset
in the annual Rotary Club The various charitable or-
and Somerset Air Ambulance.
raffle draw. ganisations will each see
(cid:2) THEBrownsword Hall events team have or- Local charitable organisa- their money for tickets sales
ganised a Burns Night Supper complete with tions benefit from ticket returned to them, plus a
piper, haggis, address, three-course meal and profits which they help to bonus from the Rotary Club.
Scottish country dancing on Saturday, January sell. Draw winners were: £500 -
30th at 7.30pm. The draw was held during the winner is in Weymouth
Tickets will cost £20 per person via the Rotary annual dinner at with the ticket sold by
www.brownswordevents.org.uk or by calling Sue the New Inn, West Dorchester Amateur Boxing
for further information and details on 01305 Knighton. Club; £250 - the winner is in
751815. Forty Rotarians and guests Broadmayne with the ticket
enjoyed a meal and were sold by Rotary; £100 - the
(cid:2) MOREthan 40 people have attended a Litter entertained to a talk and winner is in Weymouth with
Free Dorset workshops. video bringing to life the the ticket sold by Dorch-
The event offered ideas about how organisa- world of the fairground ester Town Football Club;
tions can work together to tackle littering behav- (cid:2) MAYORRobin Potter drawing the win- (cid:2) PAULINE Camm receiving her Paul from the author and family £50 - the winner lives in Bri-
iour across the county. ning ticket Harris Award member of the Townsend antspuddle and the ticket
From the meeting a working group has been Fairs – Kay Townsend. sold at Galton Garden Cen-
formed to look at the next steps including the vi- Charity pays tribute to vice president The evening also cele- tre.
sion and objectives of the initiative.
brated one of Rotary’s most The club anticipates or-
The first meeting will be in February, if you
prestigious awards being ganising the draw for 2016,
would like to sign up to be part of the working WELDMAR Hospicecare Trust have paid and her family our deepest sympathy,” said
presented to Pauline and if anyone wishes to get
group, email - [email protected] tribute to Wilfrid Weld, one of the charity’s Stephen Baynard, chariman.
Camm. President Ian involved as a sponsor or
The report from the workshop can be viewed Vice Presidents and the son of Joseph Weld Mr Weld, 81, from the Lulworth Estate died
Dominy spoke about the participant they should
at: https://www.dorsetforyou.com/dorset-coast- after whom the hospice in Dorchester is on Tuesday, December 3rd in Tahiti, after
dedication and hard work contact pjwnoble
forum/events named. being taken ill while travelling with his wife
during her time in Rotary, @gmail.com.
Mr Weld died while on holiday before Sally.
(cid:2) THEPiddle Valley Players are rehearsing for Christmas. Amongst other posts Mr Weld was presi- especially for her leadership This year’s draw was sup-
their February performance of Rodgers and “Wilfrid, and Sally his wife who was for dent of Dorset County Cricket Club, Dorset in helping young carers, ported by local businesses
Hammerstein’s Carousel. many years a trustee and is also a Vice Pres- Master Thatchers, the Dorset Blind Associa- one of the clubs major areas Futurum who sponsored
The production is being staged at Piddletren- ident, have been tireless supporters of Weld- tion, Dorset Gardens Trust, a vice-president of support. Pauline was club the main prize, as well as M
thide Memorial Hall from February 16th to the mar hosting many events and contributing of the Dorset Wildlife Trust and a patron of president in the Rotary year Lucas Funeral Directors,
20th at 7pm. with the utmost generosity their time, wis- Headway Dorset. 2011/12. Dorchester Timber, Service-
Each performance costs £10, to include refresh- dom and energy to the cause of better end of The funeral will be held at 12pm on Tues- Since the draw started Master, Glencairn House
ments. over £85,000 had been and Westerly (BMW Cars).
life care for people in Dorset. We send Sally day, January 5th at Lulworth Castle Chapel.
Tickets are available from the Old Chapel
Stores, Buckland Newton and Piddletrenthide
If you have a story or photograph email our reporter [email protected]
Post Office from January.