m DDoorrcchheesstteerr o r f w e i v www.viewnews.co.uk PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Est. 2006 Issue 536 Wednesday, January 11th 2017 Town to face traffic disruption as improvement works get underway WORKon Dorchester’s wa- by Trevor Bevins “Dorchester is a vibrant traffic flow in the town cen- Duchy’s plans for tered-down new town centre historic town and, by mak- tre.” road layout starts in the com- ing these upgrades, we will Other work as part the ing days – with motorists Dorchester councillor rary ban of vehicles turning continue to support its eco- scheme includes: upgrading community hall facing weeks of disruption. Andy Canning has wel- right from Cornwall Road nomic growth.” South Gate pedestrian cross- The original multi-million comed the start of the works. into Damers Road during Councillor Canning, who ings, scheduled start in April pound scheme has been imHper osvaei ds:a f“eItyt fwoirl lp egdreesattrliy- coCnosutrnuccitliloonr. 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We can only work junction with Trinity Street, to Maumbury Rings appear under construction. this busy junction.” help manage the flow of with the roads that are al- scheduled to start in Septem- to have been dropped alto- The application, submitted to West Dorset Dis- geTthheer .work, which will start ocufO rtrunercnnets lc ywo mhimpchlae kmteedo taow rniisultlms cbbaener tatrrnaodflf lweicdi lilpn ep drtoehvseti rditeao nwm nco rroces ecsnoitnnrge- rftoeuaglldeyyt h eiarnl lw pilltalhc emes,e a kanes dci th hesomapfeeesr- bDWeairml l2iea0rm1s7 sR Aaonvaded n uujupeng, crsatcidhoiennd gwu tlihetdhe tpurnriocittv, Ciadoneud an 2nc0iel ,aw ips cafoortmrm ‘tmheenu tnesir tweyci htthiao lanl,s oaso fc c2oi mabtuemidled princaigraksl- to in the coming days, will con- banned - facilities. for pedestrians and improve to start in December 2017. ing.’ centrate on the area at the (cid:2)Left turns from Damers The hall will have the capacity for about 300 bottom end Damers Road, Road into Cornwall Road people and has been welcomed by a public Great Western Road and (cid:2) Right turns from Great meeting of residents last year – despite fears Maumbury Road, near to the Western Road into Cornwall that it may threaten the viability of the existing West Rail Station. 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Four sets of traffic signals (cid:2) Right turns from Comments on the planning application should will be changed during the be sent to the district council by January 27th Damers Road into Victoria work – with Dorset County via the www.dorsetforyou.com website using Road Council telling the public (cid:2) Right turns from Maum- wtheey fmololouwthin.ggo lvin.ukk: /hPtltapn:n//iwngeAbapppps/sP.wagesetsd/Soersaerct-h. that the work is expected to bury Road into Great West- aspx continue for 14 weeks. ern Road At the Great Western Cross (cid:2) Left turns from Dorch- junction the work will see ester West Station into GLASS & MIRRORS CUT TO SIZEE corroded signals replaced Damers Road GLAAZZING, GREENHOUSE GLASSS and reprogrammed, an im- The first week of work will DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS proved pedestrian crossing be at night – from Sunday, UPVC WINDOWS & UPVC SPPAAREES at the junction into the Walks January 15th, to the early BBBBBBBrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiddddddddppppppppppppoooooooooorrrrrrrrrtttttttt GGGGGGGlllllllllaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssssssssssss aaaaaaannnnnnnndddddd and other crossings added at hours of Friday, January other road junctions in the 20th – with the junction TTTTTTTTTTTTTTiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllllllleeeeeeee CCCCCCCeeeeeeeennnnnnntttttttttrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeee LLLLLLLtttttttttdddddddd area. The area will also be closed to traffic from 7pm to resurfaced. 7am the following morning. The new junction has been From Monday, January (cid:9)(cid:23)(cid:24)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:16)(cid:13)(cid:23)(cid:12)(cid:9)(cid:8)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:37)(cid:37)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:29)(cid:9)(cid:9)(cid:5)(cid:22)(cid:23) designed to significantly im- 23rd the banned movements WWaall and Flooor Tiles, prove pedestrian safety - by will come into effect and providing controlled pedes- there will be five-way tem- ssaaffffffeeeettyy flfloooorriinngg aannnd carpets trian crossings on all arms of porary lights in use for the [email protected] | www.bridpportglassandtile.co.uk the junction - and reduce duration of the work. traffic delays. There will also be a tempo- (cid:3)DORCHESTERCouncillor Andy Canning at the Great Western Cross junction Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.00pm Saturdayy By appointment Telephone: 01308 427281 Dorcheester & Poundbury M bility Ltd [email protected] | Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9:30 - 5, Sat 9:30-3 5 years serving Dorchesteer SALE Latest & Larrgest Family friendly business 01305 267662 11, Hardye Arcade, Range of Moobility Daily and weekly mobility hires Dorchester, NOW ON! Dorset, DT1 1BZ. Equipment on Display Free home visits 07585 330582 DORCHESTER’S VERY OWN FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 2 Wednesday, January 11th 2017 60 SECOND INTERVIEW www.viewnews.co.uk LOCAL artist Mike Taylor was born in Birm- Info at a glance ... ingham. He has had a varied career, which has included working for Wilkinson’s and HOSPITALS MFI as well as working backstage among Dorset County Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 251150 Birmingham’s famous theatres. Bridport Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 422345 Weymouth Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 251150 As an artist his subjects have included Portland Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(01305) 820341 Aston Villa football players and in the past DOCTORS he has drawn a cartoon strip for a local Dorset Out of Hours GP Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 600 10 13 Bridport Medical Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 421896 newspaper. The Lyme Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 442195 Kent House Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 443399 Mr Taylor moved to Weymouth in the Elms Medical Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 561068 1980s with his family where he continued DENTISTS his art, spending 20 years painting on the Dorset Dental Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01202) 854443 seafront for tourists, and he hasn’t looked CHEMISTS Bridport Lloyds Pharmacy (call to check late opening hours) . . . . . . . . back since. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 424350 His work can be found at Portland Light- Bridport Co-op Pharmacy (call to check late opening hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 422100 house and Waterstones, Dorchester. Bridport Boots (call to check late opening hours) . . . .(01308) 422475 Lyme Regis Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 442026 Charmouth Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 560261 Beaminster Chemist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 862288 (cid:2)WHEREdo you live? Weymouth Lloyds Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 785484 Dorchester Victoria Park Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 264012 I live in Osmington, a small village between Dorch- Portland Boots Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 820409 ester and Weymouth. Two hundred years ago this SPORT & RECREATION year the artist John Constable stayed at the Bridport Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 427464 Beaminster Bfit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07792 791038 vicarage here on his honeymoon. When I walk my Weymouth College Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 208713 dog Alfie I love the fact that I am walking past the Budmouth Community Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 830508 Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 266772 same thatched cottages that he did. St Osmund’s Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 756472 LIBRARY SERVICE (cid:2)SOare you a John Constable fan? (cid:2) WHERE are your favourite places in Wey- its harbour, cobbled streets and amazing build- Bridport Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 422778 mouth? ings. Burton Bradstock Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 897563 Very much so. I recently did a display of his work I think Greenhill Gardens look wonderful with their BLyemame iRnesgteisr LLiibbrraarryy .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011320987)) 846423316521 aHnodte lilf en setaorr yw thhaetr era hn efo pr aa ifnetwed w eheisk sf aamt tohue sR iWvieerya- Victorian lamp standards and Brewer’s Quay with (cid:2)WHATwould you change? Charmouth Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 560640 I would bring back the fairy lights. When they DWoerycmheosuttehr LLiibbrraarryy .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011330055)) 726224441400 mlovoeudth s eBeainy.g T shoism we ahsi sv weroyr kw tehlel yre hcaediv nedev. ePre soepelne 6 0 went we lost our brand. The other change would Portland Tophill Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 820171 be to get rid of the old council offices. Portland Underhill Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 820149 before and hearing about his interesting life. Ac- LDOoCrsAetL CCoOuUnNtyC CILoSuncil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 221000 tually his life would make a terrific film. (cid:2)HOWwould you pay for the lights? WBreidspt oDrot rTsoewt Dn iCstoriucnt cCiol .u .n . c. i.l . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011330088)) 445262722428 (cid:2)WHYdid you come to Weymouth? Pcoeuonpcleil wsaoyuinldg pthaya t£ o2n5 afo cre art aceinr tdifiacya taet far ocmer ttahine Beaminster Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 863634 I came here with my wife Carole and son Matthew Lyme Regis Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 445175 time, the fairy lights would be twinkling just for Charmouth Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 560826 in 1988 on holiday and fell in love with the place. them. You would buy this certificate for your friends Weymouth and Portland Borough Council . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 838000 There was an excitement and vibrancy about the Dorchester Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 265844 or families’ birthday, wedding or anniversary. Portland Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 821638 seafront that I wanted to be part of. I went on the POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 seafront in 1990 as an artist tourist attraction for the next 20 years. TOURIST INFORMATION Bridport TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 424901 SECOND WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE PART Lyme Regis TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 442138 (cid:2) DID you enjoy your 20 years on the es- IN THE 60 SECOND INTERVIEW? Dorchester TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 267992 CITIZENS’ ADVICE planade? Call Francesca Evans on Bridport CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 456594 It was great fun. I think Weymouth had more con- 01297 446154 or email Weymouth CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 782798 fidence in those days. 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Telephone: 01297 446057 Fax: 01297 445607 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.viewnews.co.uk newspapers www.viewnews.co.uk DORCHESTER Wednesday, January 11th 2017 3 Changes made Disabled access for to maternity unit train station delayed CHANGES are being bies at Dorset County tal. Of these, around 15 made to Dorchester’s Hospital… women will deliver their maternity unit – with “This (change) is not babies whilst there. The more women likely to the result of any con- remainder will return by Trevor Bevins give birth to premature cerns about the care cur- home or return to Dorch- babies being looked after rently provided at DCH, ester to give birth as their in Poole. but is part of a wider baby becomes more ma- A DISABLEDaccess for Dorchester’s The County Hospital say change in the way ture. West Station, promised by Christmas the change will mean that neonatal services are or- A small number of ba- 2016, is unlikely to be put in place until babies born between 27 ganised. bies born after 32 weeks the summer. and 32 weeks old will “This agreed change is will also be affected be- View from Dorchesterreported how a mostly be taken to Poole being implemented by cause of changes to the seemingly useless layby had been in- Hospital in most cases. NHS England which is duration of intensive care stalled in Williams Avenue, close to the Babies born under 27 responsible for the plan- provided in Dorchester. county hospital in June 2016. weeks will go to the re- ning and commissioning This is expected to be View Fromdubbed it, at the time, “The gional specialist unit at of these services and has around 15 babies per La La Land layby”. Southampton Hospital – been through the neces- year. For these babies, At the time nobody could see any ob- which happens now. sary assurance process.” they will be transferred vious use for it and, to date, nobody has The county hospital has The county hospital es- after birth to the closest been seen using it. one of the smallest Local timate that between 30- unit with the appropriate But Dorchester county, town and dis- Neonatal Unit (LNU) 45 pregnant women per expertise - also likely to trict councillor Trevor Jones, revealed which treats babies born year at risk of premature be Poole Hospital. that the layby was part of a bigger after 27 weeks in the birth will now be trans- Babies born under 27 scheme to allow disabled access to the country. ferred to a hospital with weeks will receive care The result of the the appropriate designa- at the regional specialist Bristol-bound platform of the West Sta- change, which comes tion to care for babies unit in Southampton, as tion – with a paved link later to be added into effect on January born between 27 and 32 happens now, and so no to take passengers up to and over the 9th, means that the unit weeks – in most cases changes are being made Damers Road, rail bridge and onto the will be re-designated as a this will be Poole Hospi- for this group. platform. Special Care Baby Unit. Councillor Jones consulted county Dorset County Hospi- council officers and told View from tal’s Divisional Director Dorchesterat the time that the funding of Family Services and was in place and “It is expected that consultant paediatrician work will start in Autumn to complete Dr Julie Doherty ex- BOILERMAN everything and the job should be finished plained: “It is important LTD before Christmas.” to emphasise that the vast 3791 He also told us back in June: “It is the majority of women in our OIL & GAS first stage in delivering a long awaited area who give birth to access for the disabled to the Bristol line. premature babies will HEATING & BOILER MAINTENANCE Up until now they have been advised continue to have their ba- Breakdown Repairs & Spares to take the train to Weymouth and then Telephone: 01308 424861 change platform to head north. Far from Burglars satisfactory…The waiting restriction in the bay is necessary to stop people park- targeting ing in it for long periods and denying ac- cess by those for whom it is intended.” patio Project Engineers at County Hall say Email your stories they are ready to start their part of the doors work and say that the delay has been and photos to trevor caused by Network Rail. An email from them in November said for access that the original ground investigation re- (cid:2)THE layby, or loading area, in Williams Avenue ready for a new disabled ac- [email protected] cess to Dorchester West Station sults were not sufficient for the design BURGLARShave been brief to go ahead. the earliest tenders are likely to be re- Once contracts are advertised they will using patio doors to The contractors, which did the original turned is March. need to be sorted, with one selected to gain access to a num- ground investigations, have now been If the information they can provide is carry out the work. By the time a con- ber of houses in Reduce your asked to see if there is further information not enough then further tests may have to tract is agreed and work starts it could be Dorchester since the they could provide which, assuming the take place by drilling into land alongside summer before the new access is in New Year. Energy Bills information is available, could mean that the rail line and taking ground samples. place. Properties in Treves Road, Temple Close, Have your say on NHS changes Casterbridge Road Save money on your electricity and gas and Braemar Road bills. Bridport and District CAB has a free dedicated service which may help you to have been targeted reduce your energy costs by providing by patio doors being information on the best energy deals DORCHESTERresidents will be able to growing population with more people Dorset County Hospital would remain smashed or forced available and help you switch supplier. offer their opinions to changes in local living longer; An increasing demand on “broadly similar” in the range and level open. NHS services at a drop-in event in the services; Workforce shortages that will of services it currently offers Dorset Police say county town this week. be difficult to fill; Variations in the qual- Dorset CCG spokesperson Kim that cash and jew- It takes place at the Dorford Centre, ity of care, and a potential funding gap Phillips said: “We are trying to provide ellery have been Bridport Road, this Thursday, January of at least £158million per year by 2020. as much information as possible. Peo- stolen during untidy 12th from 2pm until 8pm. Similar consultation events have al- ple want to know answers to how the searches of the prop- There has already been several marches ready been held in both Weymouth and changes could affect them - and that's erties. and other protests against any changes at Bridport, as well as other Dorset towns. why we are holding the events. If anyone has any in- the Dorset County Hospital. At those events one of the major con- “We want people to fill out the ques- formation or has seen The three month public consultation on cerns has been the difficulty of travel- tionnaire either online or in the booklet anything suspicious changes proposed in Dorset’s Clinical ling to the East of the county either as and let us know what they think and please contact Dorset To find out more and to make an appointment at Bridport, Services Review (CSR) started in De- a patient, or to visit family members have their say… we are also trying to Police on 101 or email Lyme Regis or Beaminster cember and will run until February 28th. and friends who may be admitted to eliminate any confusion about the con- Dorchestertown- please contact us: The review was launched in response hospitals in either Poole or sultation.” [email protected] Bridport & District Citizens to major challenges which health and Bournemouth, The consultation runs until February lice.uk quoting ABdrivdipceo rBt uDrTe6a u3,N 4Y5 South Street, care face both in Dorset and across the The Clinical Commissioning Group 28th. Visit dorsetvision.nhs.uk to have occurrence Telephone (01308) 456594 rest of the country. These include: A have claimed that the status of the your say. 55170001156. Email: [email protected] 4 Wednesday, January 11th 2017 WEST DORSET www.viewnews.co.uk View Family Announcements Teresa Holmes Happy 75th Birthday! Have a great day, Lots of love The Holmes Family x Nanny Tess Happy 75th Birthday. (cid:2)NO SOLAR PANELS: Rampisham Down is home to typical acid grassland flora Lots of hugs & kisses, love your fantastic grandchildren x Rampisham Down saved as proposed solar farm Oakley Chant moves across the road Happy 1st birthday on 16/1/2017 Lots of love and kisses from Great Granny RARE plants and a two year campaign have power plant on the former BBC site. stopped a massive solar farm being built on the Dorset Wildlife Trust launched a petition which former BBC transmitter site at Rampisham. over 10,000 people signed, asking for the decision But the area is still likely to see a solar site – on to be re-considered by the then Communities Min- Ellie Maslin the opposite side of the road. ister, Eric Pickles. Dorset Wildlife Trust’s chief executive, Dr By June 2015 the decision was ‘called in’ by the Simon Cripps said: “DWT is the first to applaud Government and it was announced that a public Happy 13th Birthday Ellie. British Solar Renewables’ sensible decision not to inquiry would take place to decide the fate of the Cant belive you are a teenager! develop their solar power station on Rampisham site. In the interim the developer, British Solar Re- Down. This nationally important wildlife site will newables, had a change of heart and sought plan- Lots of love Mum, Dad, Beckah now continue to be protected. Many conservation- ning permission for the alternative site, which was & Stanley xxx ists were concerned that if this site was built on, approved on December 22nd 2016. other SSSI designated sites in the UK would be “We would also like to thank DWT’s members undermined and at risk as a result.” and supporters who spoke up for wildlife and Congratulations The decision comes after two years of campaign- helped us raise awareness to save the site from de- ing by the trust supported by Natural England, the CHRISTOPHER RSPB, the Dorset Campaign to Protect Rural Eng- velopment. This is a huge victory for nature con- servation, for DWT and our partners, for BSR and land, and others. BIRCH There was anger amongst objectors when the solar power industry. It opens the door for fu- preparatory work started on the site prior to plan- ture collaboration to benefit both wildlife and busi- ning permission being granted – although it was ness,” said Dr Cripps. CCCCCCOOOONNNNNGGGGGRRRRRAAAAATTTTT Well done clever lad, R.G.N. ULATIOONNNSSSS quickly halted. “DWT recognises the need to develop renewable Hard work paid off in the end, The Down is a designated Site of Special Scien- energy projects and has never been against solar enjoy your nursing career, tific Interest (SSSI), a legally protected area of rare energy development, but in this case we needed to Chris. Lots of love, very proud acid grassland and of national importance. speak up for such a special site, legally protected grandparents xxxx Despite this and dozens of objections West as a SSSI. 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Hospice in Dorchester. “It is an annual sponsored walk in our calendar of For more information, and to sign up for Weld- events and it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a lovely mar’s March in March visit www.weld- fresh walk while meeting like-minded people along hospice.org.uk/ marchinmarch or call the route. 01305-261800. Course for perpetrators of domestic abuse UPVC FAASCIAS, SOFFIITS AND A NEW course for the perpetra- Poole, working in partnership ered to those who use abusive tors of domestic abuse is start- with Portsmouth City Council behaviours in heterosexual as GUTTERING FULLY INSSTALLED ing in the Weymouth and to deliver the Up2U pro- well as same sex relationships. Portland area. gramme. When a perpetrator is accepted £65 It will be offered to both men The programme provides as- onto the programme support PER METRE and women where there is a risk sessment led intervention tai- will simultaneously be offered of harm within families where lored to the individual based on to their partner / ex-partner to there is domestic abuse. research and practice success- ensure ongoing safety and risk AVERAGE HOUSE The course has operated suc- fully used in offender rehabili- management. cessfully in the Portsmouth area tation, motivational Further information is avail- £650 FULL REPLACEMENT (NOT CAPPED) and is being brought to the Wey- interviewing and attachment able by contacting Lucy Johns, mouth and Portland by Dorset theory. Dorset Families Matter Project SCAFFOLD INC. Families Matter and Safer The programme can be deliv- Manager at County Hall. 6 Wednesday, January 11th 2017 DORSET www.viewnews.co.uk Fund for young sporting stars Craft fayre nets £111 for dementia group (cid:2)THE Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, Mr Angus Campbell with Dorset (cid:2)A CRAFT fayre and fundraising event has raised £111.50 for Weymouth and Portland Dementia Action Alliance Community Foundation trustees committee. THE Lord-Lieutenant’s Fund “Young who are particularly financially or so- The donation came from East Boro Housing Trust who held the event at Weymouth Community Safety Centre last and Talented”, is now open for appli- cially disadvantaged – it will help month. cations. ‘level the playing field’ so to speak.” Pictured here receiving the cheque is Weymouth and Portland community development officer Julie Hursthouse It has been set up and managed by The £1,000 grants will pay for things (right). local charity Dorset Community such as kit/clothing costs, competi- Foundation. tion fees, coaching, travel costs and The fund will support, with grants accommodation. Booking now open for assisted holidays of up to £1,000, local young people Applicants must have an excep- (aged 14-21) with exceptional sport- tional sporting talent which has been ing talents. recognised or acknowledged by the DORSETresidents with a disability are Green Island, in the harbour, but have now ers,” said organiser Wendy Aubrey. The Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, Mr appropriate National Governing Body. being invited to put their names forward moved to Holton Lee. “We are currently accepting applications Angus Campbell who is behind the As part of the assessment applicants fund explained: “The Lord-Lieu- may have to attend an informal inter- for a holiday at the Holton Lee centre on “On each holiday a maximum of five for six holiday weeks in 2017; two in tenant’s Fund was set up to support view. The fund will close for applica- the shores of Poole Harbour. holidaymakers stay alongside a dedicated May, two in July and two in September. local young people with a variety of tions at noon on February 7th. A local charity, offers six weekly holi- and experienced team of volunteers who We consider applications from adults with talents and for the first round we will To find out more or to apply days each year, at accessible accommoda- provide 24 hour care and support. There- any disability. Further information is focus on supporting those with please visit the Foundation’s tion for up to five people at a time. fore, the holidays not only provide a break available on our website at www.greenis- sporting talents. website www.dorsetcommunityfoun- The holidays were previously offered on for the guests but also respite for their car- landholidaytrust.com.” “My fund will help young people dation.org. www.viewnews.co.uk WEST DORSET Wednesday, January 11th 2017 7 Volunteers needed Junior Parkrun appeal VOLUNTEERSare being invited to help with a AN appeal to start a junior parkrun in Weymouth range of tasks at Dorchester’s Community Farm. has reached the half-way point. Work groups are being held on Sunday 22nd £3,000 is needed to get the event underway and 29th from 11am until 3pm. on a 2km course every Sunday. Weymouth already has a successful 5km The warm can be found just behind Parkway parkrun every Saturday morning at 9am around Farm Business Centre off Middle Farm Way, Lodmoor Country Park. Poundbury. The events are free and run by volunteers as This Saturday, January 14th the group will be part of a national initiative to improve health by holding their annual Wassail at the Railway Or- Support for Artsreach encouraging people to run. chard from 11am until 1pm. Around half of the set-up costs for the junior All welcome to join in and sing, bang drums, run have been donated by Saturday runners eat apple cake and generally have some good with a donation of £500 from ASM Engineering community fun. on the Granby industrial estate.. For further information about either event A donation site has been set up at www.just- email - [email protected] (cid:2)ARTSREACHboard members, Blanchards Bailey partners and the cast from the recent pro- giving.com/crowdfunding/junior-parkrun-wey- duction, Kali Theatre’s ‘My Big fat Cowpat Wedding’ mouth. Town crier talk LOCAL solicitors Blanchards across Dorset. community by making culture Rotary quiz night Bailey has announced its contin- Alan Horne, Principal and Chief and arts available to all.” DORCHESTER’Schampion town crier, Alistair ued partnership with Dorset’s Executive at Blanchards Bailey, Kerry Bartlett, Co-Director at Chisholm, will be the speaker at the Charlton rural touring arts organisation said: “We look forward to extend- Artsreach, said: “We are grateful POUNDBURYRotary Club is holding a Quiz Down Local History Group next week. Artsreach throughout 2017 - ing our relationship with Art- for the support of Blanchards Night this Friday, January 13th in the He will be talking about ‘Dorset’s Town Criers’ helping bring high quality events sreach throughout 2017 after Bailey and look forward to ex- Brownsword Hall in aid of Home Start, West at the meeting on Wednesday, January 18th, at to the community. being impressed by all the great tending our partnership through Dorset and the Rotary Foundation. 7.30pm in the village hall at Sherren Avenue. The announcement comes fol- work the group has undertaken 2017. With a 7pm for 7.30pm start teams can be up The meeting is open to non-members. lowing a successful partnership within the community during the “Our efforts will help ensure the to six with tickets costing £5 per person from during the autumn season that has autumn. people of Dorset enjoy quality Sam Cook at Parkers Property (telephone: Glass exhibition delivered more than 60 perfor- “We are pleased to continue our arts thanks to the help of a great 340860); email: [email protected]. mances at a variety of venues support which will benefit the local business.” A DORCHESTERstained glass artist opens an ex- Elvis anniversary hibition of his work in St Peter’s Church this Just days remain to apply for primary school places week. ELVISPresley will be making a return to the Ev- Jon Callan’s exhibition will be open from this ergreens Cinema when his 1960 musical GI Blues Friday, January 13th, to Monday January 23rd. JUSTa couple of days remain for parents of chil- a place at one of their preferred schools. gets a special screening this Wednesday, Jan- Mr Callan came to Dorchester after training in dren starting primary school this year to apply for Councillor Deborah Croney, the county council’s uary 11th, as part of Age UK Dorchester’s own traditional glass painting and contemporary their child’s reception place. Cabinet member for learning and skills, said: “We 40th anniversary year and the anniversary of the glass design at Swansea college of Art. He con- More than a thousand Dorset children due to are encouraging parents of children starting school singer’s death. start school in September have not yet had an ap- in September to send us their applications by the tinued his training with in Oslo, New York, and at Elvis, an Evergreens favourite, will be rocking plication submitted for them. deadline. Starting school is a major milestone in a Bath Art College. up a storm as well as singing some beautiful bal- Children born between September 1st, 2012 and child’s life and applying late may affect your A former stained glass advise to the Diocese of lads including his big hit Wooden Heart, when August 31st, 2013 should start school in September chances of getting a place at your preferred Salisbury his clients have include the Dioceses of 2017. Parents have until this Friday, January 15th, school.” he portrays an American GI doing a tour of duty Salisbury, Bath and Wells, Winchester and to apply for their place. To apply online visit www.dorsetforyou.com/ in Germany. Portsmouth, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dorset County Council handles school admissions schooladmissions. The cinema lights will dim at 1.45pm, tea and Portsmouth, the Royal Palaces, English Heritage, for the county and is reminding parents that they If you apply online you can view the result of your biscuits will be served during the showing, for the National Trust and private individuals. must apply now to be in with a chance of securing application on dorsetforyou.com from April 18th. just £1.50. Ice creams will also be available. tteeDSeeetttnhhrruut?uuugrrrggeeeellssiinn oggrr wmiittisshhhs inng sImmmFiiipllnneelldaa. notusstt chaaonw h DDelleppn ytaaoollu Caalll 0122997 522992255555 www.lymebayden try.cco.uk Teemple House, 63 Broad Street, Lyme Reegis, DT7 3QF r yden try.co.uk 8 Wednesday, January 11th 2017 DORCHESTER www.viewnews.co.uk Nautilus exhibition extended at museum (cid:2)BEEREXcommittee members with chairman Adrian Patterson in the centre Beerex returns to corn exchange TICKETSfor Dorchester’s next Beerex, in The opening session times for both days those people alone and lonely an occasion February are now on sale - and are expected are 11am-3.30pm and 6pm-11.30pm. to share in the goodwill of the festive sea- (cid:2)NAUTILUS to be sold out quickly. The festival is jointly organised by West son. I volunteer because I don't like the idea Shell by Wolfgang The annual event, the 29th, will be held Dorset CAMRA and Dorchester Round of someone being lonely on the one day of Grulke over the weekend of February the 3rd and Table. the year that no one should be alone.” DORSETCounty Museum’s exhibi- dawn of civilisation its form has in- 4th, 2017 in Dorchester Corn Exchange. The 2017 event will see extra tickets on The bulk of Beerex 2017 funds will go to tion ‘Nautilus: Beautiful Survivor - spired artists, designers and archi- A new location for ticket sales has been sale with the festival using both the Corn Mosaic who provide care and attention to 500 million years of evolutionary tects. added this year – the Brace of Butchers (off Exchange main hall and the upstairs town bereaved children via one-on-one care and history’ has been extended until “Nautilus has survived whatever Queen Mother Square), while the tourist in- hall at all four sessions. specialist workshops held throughout the the end of May. the world has thrown at it for more formation centre in Trinity Street will not Some of the Beerex funds are being used year. be handling ticket sales. to support “Company at Christmas” an The Beerex is sponsored by Bridport The displays are based on the than 500 million years, persisting Other outlets are Goldies pub in High event held on Christmas day in Dorchester brewery Palmers. forthcoming book by Wolfgang even as dinosaurs and many other East Street, the Boot in Weymouth and via hospital, which provides a Christmas din- A festival raffle will take place at each Grulke and shows cultural objects, life forms vanished. the West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale ner and presents for the elderly and those session which supports the Round Table fossils, shells and artefacts featured “Now, however, some believe it website – www.camrawdorset.org.uk alone. “Children’s Wish Appeal” which raises in the book, celebrates the long his- could become extinct within a gen- Almost 90 beers and ciders will be on Beerex committee member Ellis Ford money to make terminally and seriously ill tory of Nautilus (a marine mollusc), eration. We are donating 100 per offer over four sessions - Friday lunch and said: “Christmas is a time for people to get children’s dreams come true. If you are a its role in human culture and the cent of the proceeds of this book to Friday evening; £10, includes glass, pro- together and spend precious time with those local company who would like to con- realities of its life today. Nautilus research and we hope that gramme and three half pints; Saturday that they love. Unfortunately not everyone tribute a prize please contact Rob Mathews Mr Grulke said: “The Chambered one of the projects will help find lunch and Saturday evening £10, includes is so fortunate and spend Christmas Day on on 07799723106. For more information go Nautilus is one of the oldest living this rarest of animals and film it for glass, programme and three half pints. their own. Company at Christmas provides to www.Beerex.co.uk. things on our planet. Since the the first time.” www.viewnews.co.uk WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND Wednesday, January 11th 2017 9 Students impress on the slopes Town Bridge repairs URGENTrepairs to the stonework of Wey- mouth Town Bridge will put the structure out THE bi-annual Wey valley School ski trip provided of action this week. The road under the arch on the town side a fantastic week of skiing and snowboarding in the will be closed this Thursday, January 12th be- Italian Alps for students and teachers. tween 10am and 2pm for repairs to a large A total of 36 students and five members of staff crack discovered in the masonry. travelled to the Italian town of Courmayeur, in the The closure has been ordered because there Aosta Valley, northern Italy. is risk stonework could fall while the work At an elevation of 1,224 m above sea level, it is goes ahead. located at the foot of the southern side of Mont Blanc, and at 4,810m the highest point in the Alps Drink driving offences and Western Europe. Mr Salmon, PE teacher and trip leader for the A FURTHER23 people have been charged school, said it was another great school ski trip. with drink driving offences as part of Dorset He said: “It was a week of great snow in the Alps, Police's Christmas drink and drug drive cam- it allowed all abilities to progress throughout the paign. week under glorious blue skies and sun. They are due to appear at courts in “Students were split into ability groups and this Bournemouth and Weymouth in January. allowed them to make swift progress from the be- A total of 54 people were charged with ginners’ slopes to more advanced Blue, Red and drink or drug driving-related offences during Black Runs. the campaign, which ran between Thursday, “The instructors were very impressed with the December 1st 2016 and Sunday, January 1st students passion and commitment to learning 2017. throughout the week and all students were skiing using linked turns by the end of the week. Charity ‘neon run’ “The most improved skiers were - Beginners 1 the student group. Francessca Longdon, Beginners 2 James Knapper, He said: “Skiing is a fantastic ac- A NIGHTTIME ‘neon run’ is being planned for Intermediate Tyler Baker, Intermediate Mollie tive holiday which offers our stu- Weymouth’s Lodmoor Park in September. Light, Advanced Max Hooper Greenhill, Snow dents many learning opportunities. The event, over a 5km course, will raise Board Beginner – Joel Manning, Snowboard Ad- The trip also offers a cultural expe- money for the Diverse Abilities charity, which vanced – Sam Anesty.” rience, organisational and indepen- supports children and adults with disabilities. As well as skiing, a number of students took to dent skills, language skills in a Those taking part will be quipped glow snowboards with Kai Luke gaining the highest foreign country and meeting new sticks, bracelets and neon paint to help light snowboard award that Interski award for ability. friends. up the night. Tommy Lockwood and Jack Davenport were also “Students also ice skated in the The event will be open to anyone over the selected for nomination to Interski’s Scholarship Olympic Ice Rink, experienced an age of 12 and participants the entry costs will Award. If successful they will be invited to take up evening at a traditional pizza and ice also include a branded t-shirt. a coaching award with the firm, which also in- cream parlour and had a tour of the To learn more about the evening visit cludes a winter season in the Aosta Valley. historic town. www.dorsetneonrun.com for more informa- Mr Salmon paid tribute to the Interski team and “The school is now planning for a tion. staff on the trip for their support and guidance to return visit in 2018.” make We jusst thinggs EEE SSS IIGNED AA DDD NNN bbeettttteerr!! RY • 1977-2017DD M O A N T UU CC FFF AAFF YYYEEEEAAARRSS TTTTTCCAA RRRR UUUUU UUUUOO NI DEE RRR WIN £5000 of holiday vouchers for anyy destination in the world Details at: westcountrywindows.comm no purchase necessary.. GOOD LUCK! Qualityy Windows, Doors and Conservatories Keen and Tim are proud to annouunce that West Country Winddows have now been established for 40 years. 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Donations can be made on- line at https://www.justgiving.com/fun draising/24HourSnowman or in person at the Town Council Of- (cid:2)“PORTLANDRoofscape” by Ron Jetsy, guide price £100-150, fice in North Square, Dorchester considered by the artist to be one of best pictures or at the Buttermarket Stores in Poundbury. Local artist’s work Home-Start West Dorset will also be raising further funds for the Snowflake Appeal by hold- comes to auction ing a Snowflake Play Day for young families on Sunday, Jan- uary 22nd at Dorchester Com- munity Nursery. Unlock youur A COLLECTIONof work from Home-Start West Dorset’s aim the studio of a noted local painter is to enable parents to give their of Somerset and Dorset subjects under-5s the best possible start buusiness ppotential is coming up for sale at in life. Volunteers work across Lawrences in Crewkerne on Jan- West Dorset, Weymouth and uary 20th. Portland, providing support for All the pictures are by Ron families facing a range of diffi- with Barterrcard Jesty (1926-2016), who was born culties through their unique in Weymouth in 1926. home-visiting scheme, which He trained to be a draughtsman matches trained parents with and a graphic designer and families in need of a helping worked in that field for 30 years, hand. producing neatly drawn and (cid:2) A PHOTOGRAPH of Mr Volunteers visit families at finely coloured designs for adver- home for a few hours a week for tising and exhibitions. Jetsy as long as it takes, offering Jesty pursued painting in water- Watercolour Society too, Jesty friendship, understanding, and a Gain extra sales, introduuctions to colour as a hobby, but took it up also showed his work in many non-judgemental listening ear, full time in 1978 at the age of 52, one man shows in the West Coun- empowering families to find new customer(cid:3) and a nnoticeable becoming a member of the Royal try. their own solutions and improve Society of British Artists in 1982, The selection on offer com- their own children's life chances. and he worked principally in prises 25 lots, including individ- edge over your compeetitors by Dorset, Somerset, Devon and ual framed works as well as folios Collections Cornwall as well as making occa- of unframed sketches. usingg Bartercard. Barteercard is(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:2) sional trips to Scotland. One lot even contains sketches, A regular exhibitor at the Royal his easel, a pot of his brushes and raise £615 business tool offering yyou many West of England and occasionally a wad of press cuttings (£100- at the Royal Academy and Royal £200). for Lions unique advantages, inncluding guaranteed new customers,(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1) CHARITYcollections at Tesco and Lidl by Dorchester and Dis- trict Lions raised £615. improved cash flow andd reduced The club says it wants to thank local people for their generosity cash expensess. in supporting Lions charities. Potato Day returns Call: 0800 840 6333 MAIDENNewton’s fourth annual or visit: www.bartercard.coo.uk potato day, gardeners’ market and seed fair is to take place on Saturday, February 25th this year. The event will be open from 10:30am until 2pm at the Village Hall in Station Road. Maiden Newton Allotments (cid:2)“LOBSTER” Association and Pennard Plants organise the free community from a folio of 45 event with activities for children, works estimated local crafts and refreshments at £200-400 with gardening experts on hand for advice.