View from Dorchester, January 18, 2012

11.1 MB·English

by  Lyme Media & Events Ltd

m
o
Dorchester
ester
r
f

w
e
i
vwww.viewfromonline.co.uk Issue 272 Thursday, January 19 2012
PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY
See pages 10 & 11 for our special
report on the need for faster
broadband in Dorset
‘A blot on the landscape’
Fears Culliford Road bridge development will set a precedent
ISthis building’s Dorch- by Trevor Bevins some changes, we usu- “We do have a finite At the Culliford Road
ester’s biggest blot on the ally have to make a deci- supply of land and we are bridge property, to be
landscape? [email protected] sion on what is presented going to continue to need called Signal and Bridge
Many have been sur- to us.” land for farming, recre- House, Magna is devel-
prised by the size of this Other candidates for apartment and hotel He accepts that it is in- ation and wildlife. If we oping 26 apartments for
Magna Housing Associa- what some see as devel- blocks at Brewery evitable that bigger, and don’t want to take away “affordable” rent and 20
tion development at Cul- opments which are out of Square. taller, projects will be put unnecessarily from the new build homes for
liford Road bridge – with scale for the county town But planning officials forward as developers at- countryside we will have sale. All of the homes are
planners warning that include the district coun- and developers say that tempt to get best value to accept bigger build- either one or two-bed.
there could be other, big- cil’s new offices in the county town, like oth- for money in difficult ings on brownfield Among the objectors to For advertising phone [phone]
ger, buildings to come. Charles Street and the ers, will have to get used economic times. sites.” ■ TURNto page 3
to taller buildings if it
wants to support jobs and W
INTERS L
economic development. T
Like other towns across D
the country, the size and BUILDING & CARPENTRY
scale of buildings is in-
creasing as developers
try and make the most
economical use of exist-
ing building sites within
towns – protecting the
countryside and limiting
out of town develop-
ments.
West Dorset develop-
ment and planning com-
mittee chairman Ian
Gardner, points out that
local councillors often
have their hands tied by New builds • Extensions • Renovations • Alterations
policies which dictate the Eco Homes • Joinery Work • Loft Conversions
scale and size of develop- Bespoke Timber Frames & Timber Garden Offices
ment.
“People often seem to QUALITY BUILDING & CARPENTRY IN
think we can, effectively, Please feeAl fNreDe AtoR OcoUntNaDct TuHs Eb yD pOhoRnSeE oTr AemRaEilA
redesign schemes but the
Telephone:[phone] Mobile:[phone]
reality is that, while we
■THEMagna Housing Association development at Culliford Road bridge Email:[email protected]
can sometimes negotiate
which has been criticised for its size and scale Web:www.wintersltd.com
DORCHESTER’S VERY OWN FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
Wednesday viewonline24/7
2
January 18 2012 viewfromonline.co.uk
ViewPeople
CONTACT OUR 01297 446057
[email protected]
EDITORIAL TEAM
www.viewfromonline.co.uk
you money you could raise £100, and if everybody did
IT was a chance glance at a website advertise-
that then it would be brilliant. Sponsored walks are al-
ment that led Ros Fry into a whole new career
ways very successful, there’s one in Bournemouth and
when she was least expecting it.
Poole every year that raises a lot. Also, the ‘Race for
As Dorset Area Volunteer Manager for Cancer
Life’ events are really popular and you get fit at the same
Research UK, Ros is currently responsible for
looking after volunteers throughout the time, there are races in Sherborne and Dorchester com-
county and encouraging people to fundraise ing up this year. Fundraising Gala’s and Balls are good
in whatever ways they can to help beat cancer. too as well as things that don’t cost too much to organise
With a background in Arts Marketing and but are fun to do.
Communications, Ros has found that her skills
are very relevant to the work she now does for ■ WHATother interests do you have outside of
Cancer Research UK. work?
Ros is 52 and lives in Bridport with husband I play the ukulele, I play real tennis, I enjoy swimming
Chris, sons Matthew and Dominic, and Jack and walking my dog Lettie, and I go to a book group
Russell terrier Lettie. which has been running for some time. It’s with a group
of friends and we meet once a month. I like to read a lot.
■HOWdid you end up getting the job?
Well, strangely enough I wasn’t really looking for a new cently who got sponsored to shave off his dreadlocks. ■ WHATthree good reads would you recommend
job. I had never worked in a charity before. I’d worked this year?
all my life in the cultural sector, for museums and arts ■ HOW can people get involved with raising For Christmas I asked for three great books. One is called
venues. Like a lot of people my friend got cancer and money for Cancer Research UK? ‘Vertigo’ by Winfried Sebald; it’s a kind of philosophical
I’d been affected by that, so I was looking for informa- The best thing to do is look at the website www.cancer- travelogue. Then there’s ‘The Emperor of all Maladies’
tion. The job just scrolled past me on a website and I researchuk.org and you can get a pamphlet that contains by Siddhartha Mukherjee which is basically a biography
thought, ‘Yeah, I could do that’, so I applied. lots of ideas. Then I ring you up and help make it happen. of cancer. My other choice is a book by Simon Garfield
Do something that you enjoy doing anyway and raise called ‘What’s My Type?’, which is all about fonts and
■ HOWhas an arts background been of benefit to money from it. It’s fine if it’s only a small amount. If lots typefaces. A lot of my work in the past has been about
you in this job? o6f people donate small amo0unts it adds up to making a
marketing and communications and the big challenge for
Working in the cultural sector was a lot about working huge difference. If you do just one meal this year where
Cancer Research UK is how do you communicate sci-
with people, working out what motivates them and how you ask friends to dress up and come to dinner and pay
to get the best out of them. That is exactly the same with ence and that’s why I asked for that book.
the work I now do. People in the arts world are very
passionate about what they do, so they will go the extra Info at a glance ...
mile. They will work hard, not because they get good
incomes, but because they are passionate. The same is
true of fundraisers at Cancer Research UK. Also, the
HOSPITALS
colleagues I work with are incredibly passionate and Bridport Community Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
motivated people. It’s quite a change, a different world, Dorset County Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
but many of the things are the same. Weymouth Community Hospital. . . . . . . . . . 01305 251150
DOCTORS
■ WHATkind of fundraising events have been Dorset Out of Hours GP Service. . . . . . . . . 0845 600 10 13
going on in Dorset recently? Bridport Medical Centre:
Well, some fundraisers are in groups that do regular Dr Skellern & Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
events. There are 30 groups in Dorset that I regularly SECOND Dr Wilson & Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
work with, so they may do the same things at certain The Lyme Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Kent House Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
times of the year. For instance, the Bridport group have
Elms Medical Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
a ‘Famous Curry Lunch’ every February, or they might
do coffee mornings, or Bingo or Beetle drives as regular INTERVIEW The Bridges Medical Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
events. Then there are individual fundraisers who de- DENTISTS
cide to do something as a challenge like cycling from Dorset Dental Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
John O’Groats to Lands End. I had a young man re- CHEMISTS
Lloyds the Chemist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
. . . your local newspaper team Boots the Chemist . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Beaminster Chemist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Co-op Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
SPORT & RECREATION
Bridport Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
LIBRARY SERVICE
Bridport Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Burton Bradstock Library . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Beaminster Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Dorchester Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Lyme Regis Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Charmouth Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Weymouth Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
LOCAL COUNCILS
JERRY RAMSDALE PHILIP EVANS JACKIE EVANS STUART BROOM ALISON KING JAMES COLES LISA BRIGHT HARRY WALTON PAUL CROMPTON FRANCESCA EVANS TREVOR BEVINS Bridport Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Director Publisher/Editor Production Manager General Manager Office Manager New Media Manager Sub Editor Chief Reporter (Weymouth) Chief Reporter (Bridport) Reporter Dorchester Reporter West Dorset District Council . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
01297 446057 01297 446155 01297 446141 07966 140429 01297 446057 01297 446155 01297 446154 01305 787843 01297 446144 01297 446154 07763535778/01305 268457 Beaminster Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lyme Regis Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Charmouth Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council. [phone]
POLICE
Bridport Police Station . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Beaminster Police Station . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Dorchester Police Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Lyme Regis Police Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Weymouth Police Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
TOURIST INFORMATION
Bridport TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
HOWARD LARCOMBE NATALIE EDMEADES ED DOLMAN ROB COOMBE TOBY MOORE CLAIRE GAUDEN ROB LARCOMBE MARIE CHURCHILL MARK TAYLOR NATALIE SPILLER ANITA ROUTLEY Dorchester TIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Sports Editor Advertising Sales Manager Sales Development Manager Sales Executive Sales Executive Sales Executive Entertainment Editor Property View Designer Designer Designer Accounts Manager Lyme Regis TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
01297 446152 01297 446145 01297 446156 01297 446146 01297 446151 07534 945 179 01297 446140 01297 446143 01297 446141 01297 446143 01297 446149 Weymouth TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
CHURCHES
Published by Lyme Media & Events Ltd Bridport Christian Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
St Michaels Business Centre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3DB CITIZENS’ ADVICE
Bridport CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Telephone [phone] lFax 01297 444981 Weymouth CAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
E-mail [email protected] lWeb www.viewfromonline.co.uk ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hour helpline
Answered locally in confidence . . . . . . 0845 7697555
viewonline24/7 Wednesday 3
viewfromonline.co.uk January 18 2012
ViewNews
CONTACT OUR 01297 446057
[email protected]
EDITORIAL TEAM
www.viewfromonline.co.uk
Mayor worse off in budget review
Town councillors consider savings which could affect the arts and gardens
TOWN councillors in Festival and the Mayor’s the financial year. count for more than Maumbury Rings which pected short-term prob-
by Trevor Bevins
Dorchester are being personal budget for en- But accounts submitted £7,000 and reducing the could save £8,000 and lems and to plan for fu-
asked to consider a raft [email protected] tertainment and hospital- to the authority this week training budget by reducing support for the ture known expenditure –
of savings which could ity. suggests that so far the £8,000. Dorchester Festival such as building repairs
affect the arts, gardens pressure, as other local creases. A report from Town council treasurer may Other smaller amounts (£2,750) and for Dorch- and replacing items
and mayor’s budget. authorities, to make sav- Nothing is being ruled Clerk Dennis Holmes have paid out £20,000 being looked at include ester Arts (£8,000). which come to the end of
The authority, which ings in the light of cuts to out of the review at the said the council’s biggest less than anticipated. discontinuing the Increased income from their working life.
has an annual expendi- Government budgets and council’s North Square item of expenditure, staff The majority of the out- mayor’s Christmas cards the municipal buildings Included in this budget
ture of more than a refusal to allow above headquarters including costs, is expected to top goings are on wages and (£450), stopping the is also being investigated is more than £40,000 for
£1.5million, is under inflation council tax in- support to the Dorchester £600,000 by the end of associated staff costs al- Mayor’s end of year along with support for parks equipment and an
though the accounts party (£1,100) and end- events like the town’s additional £60,000 for
show payments during ing hospitality at the time carnival, Armed Forces replacement play equip-
Residents unhappy over size of new buildings the year of £21,267 for of mayor-making Day and the Christmas ment along with £21,000
play equipment, around (£1,500). Cracker. for cemetery repairs and
£5,000 in repairs and to- Further savings are Financial papers rec- £35,000 for cemetery
■FROM page 1 which approved the Culliford Road site along with other wards the cost of a being looked at from ommend that the council buildings.
developments at Brewery Square. pedestrian sweeper and providing hanging bas- keeps more than A final decision on
the increasingly tall buildings is Ted Childs from Mell- “The Magna building does fit in with the scale of the just over £1,000 towards kets around the town, re- £280,000 in financial re- where the council will
stock Avenue whose ire is directed at the Culliford Road other developments on the former brewery site. You sim- the cost of the town’s ducing the frequency of serves and balances to make any savings is not
building, close to his home. ply have to make best use of the land available and this Christmas lights. sweeping the Walks and help deal with unex- expected until March.
“While I understand the logic behind this six storey is a very good use for the site…people didn’t like the hos- Savings being looked at reducing the frequency
building and the need to house people in homes they can
pital when it was built, people were saying it was too big, for the year ahead in- of mowing amenity
afford the impact as you come along the road is quite ap- but now it is accepted,” she said. clude cutting members areas. If you have a story for
palling,” said Mr Childs.
Magna Housing Association director, David Alwinckle, allowances which could From the council’s arts
He also feels for those whose homes on the lower floors Dorchester call
said: “The significance of the Brewery development, save £20,000, withdraw- budget savings to be
will be right next to the railway.
“Those in the lower apartments will have first-hand sce- which includes Signal & Bridge House, and its many ben- ing support from twin- looked at include ending Trevor Bevins on
nic views of the railway and the wonderful arches of the efits for Dorchester and West Dorset are well known and ning activities and the the council’s series of
bridge. recognised. heritage committee, live music events in the 07763535778
“I know that we need some affordable and social hous- “The delivery of 26 affordable houses for rent and 20 which together could ac- Borough Gardens and
shared ownership properties is one of the many outcomes
ing but surely common sense would not put these apart-
that will contribute to the sustainability of the local com-
ments in this place…maybe some people will be happy
munity.
to live in them, but it’s still a blot on the landscape.”
“Regenerating a previously derelict and brownfield site
Mr Childs is also unhappy about the effect the block
in the town has been praised by not only Dorchester Town
will have on houses immediately behind the building.
Council, but also by Colin Molton, the executive director
“They are being totally dwarfed and overlooked by this
for the south and south west of the Homes & Communi-
development,” he said.
ties Agency, who visited the site in November.”
Dorchester Liberal Democrat Councillor Stella Jones is
The properties are due for completion in December
a member of the district council’s planning committee
2012.”
Police report success
for 101 phone number
DORSETPolice say the new non-emergency 101 phone
number is proving a big success.
The county, together with its neighbouring forces in
the south west region, started using the 101 non-emer-
gency number in September 2011.
From October to December 2011, the Dorset force re-
ceived 17,917 non-emergency calls from the public on
the 101 number.
Chief Superintendent Colin Searle, Communications
and Contact Services Commander, said: “Now that the
101 non-emergency number has been rolled out na-
tionwide, it should make contacting the police more
straight forward for the public because, wherever you THE WINDOW
are in the country, you just need to call 101.
“As ever, in an emergency where life is in danger or a REPAIR MAN
crime is in progress, you should always dial 999.”
Police advice is that people should call 101 to report
less urgent crime and disorder or to speak to local offi- If your old PVCu or
cers.
Aluminium windows and
doors need attention...
Repairs to PVCu
& Aluminium Windows,
Doors & Conservatories
Replacement Double Glazed
Units
New Locks, Hinges & Handles
Draught Seals Replaced
TEL: [phone]
4 Wednesday viewonline24/7
January 18 2012 viewfromonline.co.uk
ViewFamily
Warning over bogus tradesmen
Announcements BOGUS tradesman could be target- Standards approved trader they can ing off’ period to give people time to
ing West Dorset’svulnerable home- trust at www.buywithconfidence. think about the offer.
owners, fear the county’s authorities. gov.uk Work should not start before the
Homeowners are warned not to be Alternatively you can call Con- end of the cooling off period unless
tricked into having maintenance sumer Direct for a local list on 08454 the resident gives specific written
work done by opportunist tradesmen 04 05 06 or ask a neighbour, friend agreement.
ALLAN GIBBS DAMIAN ALLINSON ROUGHTON looking to cash in on recent bad or relative to look up an approved Anyone who is approached on the
Well done passing your driving weather. trader. doorstep by workmen offering such
Happy 50th West Dorset became a prime target Officers would also advise people work is asked to make a note of any
test. Love Mum, for dishonest workmen after storms to get more than one quote, prefer- vehicle details, take a description of
birthday for 19th
Ade, Katy, battered properties across the ably three, so they know they are the workmen, if possible, and contact
Jan. Fondest love, Nan and county, said Dorset Police and being quoted a fair price. the police on the non-emergency 101
Dorset County Council (DCC) Trad- Any tradesmen calling at the door number. If the caller persists, then
Mum and Dad Grandad x ing Standards officers. must give a written seven-day ‘cool- call 999.
It is believed the high winds the
ALLAN GIBBS county experienced could prompt Volunteers wanted
ALISON RICHARDS dishonest workmen to try and per-
(MUM). Congrats for Happy 50th birthday suade householders they need urgent
your 69th birthday on repair work done to property or on
24.1. I love you Mum, Grandad Gibbie. Lots their land.
IS YOURNew Year’s resolution to participation on issues that directly
hope 2012 is a great year Such approaches may be false or
get more involved in your commu- affect them.
for all of us. of love, Thomas an attempt to offer repair work, often
nity? Members of the public can do Volunteers and Cadets Manager,
Love from Hazel poorly done, at hugely inflated
prices, said a DCC spokesman. just that by signing up to be a Anne Newell, said: “Dorset Fire and
DEAR GRAHAM GROOVY GRAN viTsirnagd inthge sptaunbdlaicrd nso ot ftfoic esrigs na ruep a dto- Dunotreseetr. Fire and Rescue Service vol- rReeascchu teh Soeserv aict eh ivgohleusntt reisekr so fa eimxp teo-
Happy 40th 69 on the 24th of any work on the doorstep, no matter DFRS is on the hunt for new vol- riencing a fire, before they do.”
how urgent the caller says the work unteers who will play a vital role in She added: “We also call upon
Birthday lots of Jan. Happy birthday. is. increasing the capacity of its com- our volunteers to participate in
love always Karen Love from Brenton, Homeowners are asked to pass on munity safety activities. many other areas of the service in-
the details of any doorstep workman Supported by Community Safety cluding station open days, com-
Marita and Dan
and Thomas xxxx who approach them. Task Teams, volunteers go out into munity events and work we do
Ivan Hancock, Trading Standards the communities which they live in with our partners across Dorset.
Service Manager at DCC, said: “We and conduct fire safety checks in “We are looking for people pre-
GREAT NANNA DEAR BROTHER hope that most tradesmen will be the home. pared to volunteer anywhere in
Happy birthday Happy 50th birthday hbount ethste raen dis naolwt eaxypsl oai tr itshke tshiatut astoiomne, inTgh sims wokilel i anlcalrumdse, gfitivtiinngg oadr vreicpel aocn- tBhried cpoourtn atyn,d b Suht apfatertsibcuurlayr alyr einas t.”he
for the 24th Jan. on the 19/01/12. Best might see this as an opportunity. the use of candles, unattended DFRS is looking for compassion-
wishes, love from “We ask that people be vigilant and cooking, electric blankets, over- ate, enthusiastic, reliable volun-
All our love, Wendy, David, Kerry, not feel forced or coaxed into doing loading sockets, chimneys, low en- teers to join their team. For more
Sammy and Katie Adam and Carly xxx work that is unnecessary or costly as ergy light bulbs and much more. information or to register your in-
well as keeping an eye out for any
They will also talk to the public terest please contact Anne Newell
elderly or vulnerable neighbours.”
about home and fire safety, attend on 01305 252772 or email anne.
JUSTIENE MCLEAN BRAIN It’s hard to walk the road Residents who need work carried
(nee Rattenbury) alone without you by my side, out are advised to find a Trading events and encourage community [email protected]
Many times I’ve needed you,
We love and miss you many times I’ve cried.
more than ever. You will If I could have a lifetime wish, T A H
a wonderful dream come true, HE UCTION OUSE
never be forgotten. I’d wish with all my heart for
Love Mum and Dad x yesterday and you.
Norman Austin 22.1.94
B
TO MY BIG SISTER OF RIDPORT
Lauren Cousins
LAUREN COUSINS.
Happy 7th Birthday Friday 27th January
HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY.
to my beautiful girl,
LOTS OF LOVE
lots of love, hugs
CHLOE XXX Starts at 10 am
and kisses mummy x
Viewing days:- Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th January (9am-5pm)
FREE FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT FORM
A Sale of Collectables, Fine Art and Antiques
Message.............................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................... Paintings & Prints, Folios & Sketchbooks,
................................................................................................................................................................. Original Posters inc. Jean Cocteau & others
Datefor insertion Wednesday _ _ / _ _ / _ _
Coin collections, Sovereigns & half-Sovereigns
Send to:Lyme Media & Events Ltd, Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DB
Signed: ........................... Telephone: ........................................................... Postcard, Stamps, Comics, Scrapbooks,
Please include SAE for return of any photos. Please note: Announcements can only be entered via this Old Photographs & Photo Albums, Original Manuscripts,
form. We do not accept photocopies or entries by telephone, fax, text or email.
Antiquarian books & Modern First Editions with signed
All announcements must be in by 12 noon on Friday for the following weeks publication.
volumes by Sylvia Townsend Warner,
Send your family announcements to LAYNMNEO MUENDCIEAM AENNDT SE TVEERNMTSS -A FNADM ILY Jewellery, Silver Trophies & other Silverware,
CONDITIONS
us by texting The View From Announcements text service is Bronzes, Militaria, Samplers, Tribal Art inc. Beadwork,
(space) (space) subject to the following terms and conditions. You
LME FAMIL1 should make sure you read the terms and Clocks & Watches, Lantern Slides, Cameras,
conditions below because your participation
then your constitutes your acceptance of such terms and Britains Lead figures & Diecast Toys
conditions.
announcement Hteoxwtin igt wLMorEk(ss:pSaecen)d F uAsM yIoL1u(rs apnanceo)u fnoclelomweendt bbyy Chinese Porcelain, China & Pottery Inc. Beswick, Royal Doulton,
your messageto 63333. By doing so you will have
as you would submitted your event to be published in the next Troika, Wedgwood, Russian, Sylvac, Bretby, Susie Cooper,
available issue. Please note, you only need submit
your announcement once. Small Antique Furniture of all types
like it to appear The service is run and managed by Lyme Media &
Events and Influx Mobile Ltd.
to 63333 Yraotuer. text will cost 25p plus your standard network Over 500 lots covering the whole spectrum of collectables and antiques
By sending in a mobile entry to any LME and Influx
Texts cost just 25p* Mrecoebiivlee fpreroem aloetritosn fo orr f useturvreic per yoomuo atiroen asg arnede ionffge tros Telephone [phone] for condition reports and details.
from Lyme Media & Events, Influx Mobile and their
(plus your standard network rate) partners. To unsubscribe, please text STOP to The Auction House, No.1 St. Michael’s Trading Estate, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3RR
87121. website :- www.bridportauctionhouse.com
*Please have the bill payer’s permission The service provider is Influx Mobile Ltd. Customer
Service: Tel [phone] or email e.mail:- [email protected]
Please note message must be received by Monday 5pm for the Wednesday publication [email protected]
viewonline24/7 view from news Wednesday 5
viewfromonline.co.uk January 18 2012
Teachers pay tribute
to ‘lovely’ Georgie
FAMILY and school
friends from the Thomas
Hardye School, Dorch-
ester, are preparing for the
funeral of 18-year-old
Georgina Brunt.
Georgina died unexpect-
edly at her home in Upwey
on Tuesday, January 10th.
Donations are being
made to Dorchester
Epilesy via funeral direc-
tors, Grassby & Sons.
The service for Georgina
will be held tomorrow
(Friday) at St Laurence
Church, Upwey at 12noon.
■ GEORGINABrunt, 18, whose funeral service
Georgina transferred to
will be held on Friday in Upwey
Thomas Hardye from Sun-
ninghill Preparatory
School where she had been by Trevor Bevins
head girl.
Headteacher Andrew [email protected]
Roberts-Wray expressed
his sympathy to her mum this difficult time.” textiles.
Sue Brunt, who is a Books of condolence “She was busy making
teacher at the school. have been opened at Sun- plans for the future which
He spoke of how ninghill and at the Thomas included applying to
Georgina, or Georgie, as Hardye School for stu- Bournemouth University
she was known, helped dents, staff and parents to to study an Art Foundation
with younger pupils and pay their respects. Degree.
volunteered her assistance Georgina was a Year 13 “She was an enthusiastic
at the school holiday clubs. student at Thomas Hardye student, keen to get in-
Mr Roberts-Wray added: studying A-levels in Art volved and popular with
“It has affected a lot of and Design, Psychology staff and students.”
people here, Sue has been and Textiles. She had Thomas Hardye head,
here a year as a teacher and achieved ten GCSEs at Mike Foley said: “This is
clearly everyone is morti- grade C or above. shocking news for the en-
fied for her. Head of Year 13, Richard tire school community and
“It’s one of those things Nicholls, said: “Georgina our thoughts are with
that every parent just can’t was a cheerful, creative, Georgina’s family who
comprehend. We are rally- lovely girl with an ambi- have suffered a devastat-
ing round to support her at tion to pursue a career in ing loss.”
British drama receives
Golden Globe Award
DORSET screenwriter
Julian Fellowes de-
scribed his hit drama
series Downton
Abbey as an “extraor-
dinary” adventure
during an acceptance
speech for Best Mini-
series at the Golden
Globe Awards Cere-
mony in Los Angeles.
Lord Fellowes was
joined by stars of the
drama Elizabeth Mc-
Govern and Hugh
Bonneville on stage
to accept the award.
Upon receiving the
award Lord Fellowes
said: “How fabulous
this is. The whole
Downton Abbey ad-
venture has been an
■ LORDJulian Fellowes pictured last year with
extraordinary one,
his wife Lady Emma Fellowes
like spotting a prom-
ising child and wak- Supporting Actress for formance.
ing up to find they Dame Maggie Smith, The hit ITV1 period
won the Olympics.” Best Actress in a Mini- drama has won a num-
The series was up series for Elizabeth Mc- ber of awards includ-
for four awards in- Govern and Best Actor ing an Emmy Award for
cluding Best Mini-se- in a Mini-series for Outstanding Mini-se-
ries, Best TV Hugh Bonneville’s per- ries.
6 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7
January 18 2012 viewfromonline.co.uk
Cancer patient helps create special women’s unit
Library talks
TALKSare still underway with campaigners fight-
ing to save Dorset libraries threatened with clo-
sure.
by Trevor Bevins
The county council says attempts to keep some
libraries open will depend on finding enough vol- [email protected]
unteers and creating viable plans to sustain open-
ing times. A NEWdedicated area for female patients is being cre-
Nine libraries remain under threat - Burton Brad- ated at Dorset County Hospital – as the result of a phone
stock, Charmouth, Chickerell, Colehill, Corfe Castle, call from retired teacher Gill Harler, from Weymouth.
Portland Underhill, Puddletown, Stalbridge and During her time spent in the hospital she noticed that
Wool. gynaecology and female cancer inpatients were being
Head of Dorset Library Service, Tracey Long, said cared for in various wards throughout the hospital and
if volunteers could not be found the authority thought they might benefit by staying on a ward together
would have to go ahead with closures which it be- so they could share their experiences.
lieves could save £800,000 a year. A telephone call to hospital chief executive Jean O’-
Prison safety
Callaghan led to discussions with staff and within months
Ilchester Ward had been reconfigured and a separate area
SAFETYand security at Dorchester Prison could be
for female patients set up with dedicated bays and bath-
put at risk if further budget cuts are approved.
rooms, and single rooms with en suite facilities.
The stark warning comes in the annual report of
Mrs Harler said: “When I was diagnosed with ovarian
the Independent Monitoring Board.
cancer, I wanted something good to come out of some-
It praises staff and their managers but also ex-
thing bad. I saw that gynaecology and cancer patients
presses concern about an increase in complaints
were dotted around the hospital and didn’t feel that was
about health issues.
right. Women can offer each other so much support if they
The report concludes that too much of a heavy
are treated together.
responsibility is being carried by a single NHS
“I’m so grateful that I was listened to and that something
nurse who works alone at night. The report said
that while there was back up from the 999 ambu- has been done. The area that has been created is lovely, ■PATIENTGill Harler is shown around the new women’s unit at DCH by, from left, Matron for Surgery
lance system, entering the prison for paramedics and very spacious, I’m really pleased. Women coming in and Critical Care Miles Tompkins, Chief Executive Jean O’Callaghan and Director of Workforce and Human
inevitably led to delays. for gynaecology or cancer surgery can now be reassured Resources Mark Power
that they will be cared for in a dedicated area where they
Dorchester is a Category B Remand Prison with
can get understanding and support from other women Snowdrop remembrance service
an operational capacity of 260.
going through the same as them.”
Charity collectors
Matron for Surgery and Critical Care Miles Tompkins
said: “It has been shown that it enhances recovery if pa-
VOLUNTEERSare needed to help with Marie Curie
tients can share their experiences and support each other.
Cancer Care collections in Dorchester. A SERVICE of remembrance will picecare Trust. is kept in each of the towns that
If space allows in the future we hope to create a day room
The charity will be holding three collecting days be held next month. A service will be held in Dorch- hold a service.
in the week beginning Saturday, March 10th, both on the unit so women can talk together in a more relaxed Weldmar Hospicecare Trust will ester at St Mary the Virgin Church The Weldmar Hospicecare Trust
irnaC itsohele lfe utcontwdosrns i cnwe sniultlp rbep eoa nrstde o lalfi tnt Thgee sd ccaohf.aforidtyil’ sp ninusrs itnog h aenlpd jeunCsvth ihrioeonfw mE iemxneptc.ou”rttiavnet Jpeaatine nOt ’fCeeadllbaagchka cna sna bide: a “nTdh Ii hs ospheo wres- bSee rhvoicldeisn g othf eirR aenmneumalb Srannocwed roipn onA Sllu anrdea yw, eFlecbormuea rtyo 5attht eant d3 pthme.s e casoks tfso; rt hai sd odnoantaiotino no fw £o1u0l dto b ceo vace-r
advice teams who work with people who have assures people that it is always worth contacting us with towns across Dorset, including services. knowledged by a commemorative
cancer or other terminal illnesses. their thoughts and feelings about how they and their loved Dorchester. If you wish, snowdrops may be card.
Offers of help should be made to the regional of- ones have been treated. The services offer people the op- planted in memory of your loved For more information call Nikki
fice on 01935 423987. “We always listen and where it is possible to improve portunity to remember loved ones one, and their name included in the Grattan, Hospice Secretary on
care and facilities we will.” and reconnect to the Weldmar Hos- Snowdrop Memorial book, which 01305 767527.
viewonline24/7 view from news Wednesday 7
viewfromonline.co.uk January 18 2012
Uncertain future as shops face administration
STAFF at three Dorch- by Trevor Bevins committed colleagues we them employing more
ester businesses are have been unable to lift than 3,500 people.
awaiting their fate after [email protected] the performances of A Blacks Leisure Group
their parent companies these sites to a level spokeswoman said she
company announced it ted that many outlets
announced closures. where they are viable. could not confirm the
was to close 67 of its have been trading at a
Blacks and Milletts, “Consequently, follow- likely outcome for the
businesses with the loss loss and those that re-
both within yards of each ing a thorough review in two Dorchester stores
of between 500 and 600 main will undergo a re-
other in Dorchester’s which we considered all and an additional Millets
jobs. vamp, including a new
South Street, are owned Only one of Dorset’s menu. the options it is with re- outlet in Weymouth.
by Blacks Leisure, which Little Chef sites, at St Graham Sims, chair- gret that we have had to Some national media
outlets have reported that
has gone into administra- Leonards, has been told man of Little Chef said: close a number of sites.”
JD Sports Fashion had
tion. it will close. “When we acquired Lit- Staff at Blacks and Mil- bought Blacks Leisure’s
Meanwhile workers at Little Chef has been tle Chef four years ago lets in Dorchester will be stores for £20million, al-
the Little Chef restaurant owned by private equity we inherited a number of hoping that administra- though it is thought that
at Winterbourne Abbas group R Capital since it sites with leases that tors for the company can not all the businesses
were not able to say was snapped up for were uncompetitive. find a buyer – saving at were acquired.
whether or not their jobs £9million in 2007, but “Despite very hard least some of the 300 Phil Gordon, the project
would be safe after the the company has admit- work from some very businesses, between director for the Dorch-
ester BID (Business Im-
provement District) said
he was hopeful of a posi-
tive outcome for the sake ■ BLACKS and Millets (pictured left) in Dorchester where staff are hoping
of staff and customers. they will remain trading
■THELittle Chef at Winterbourne Abbas where staff have been unable to comment on their fate
Oranges and Sunshine for film society
JIM Loach’s “Oranges and Sun- Nottingham social worker to which tells the story of a
shine” is the featured film at uncover what was happening woman who travels across Iraq
Dorchester Film Society this and to re-unite families. with her grandson to find out
evening, Thursday, January The showing, which is open whether her son, missing since
19th. to members and guests, takes the Gulf War, is alive.
The film, which stars Emily place in the Plaza at 8.30pm. Details about Film Society
Watson, is about the post-war Members switch to the Corn membership can be obtained
scandal of child deportation to Exchange on January 26th for by calling the secretary, Ann
Australia and the efforts of a the film “Son of Babylon”, Evans, on 01305 267316.
8 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7
January 18 2012 viewfromonline.co.uk
Hospital sets out future strategy
New shopfront
MartinsNewsagents want to put in a new tim-
ber-framed shopfront at their premises in South
Street, Dorchester. Dorset County Hospital is facing up to a by Trevor Bevins
The company say the new front, which will in- future of continuing budget cuts and a
clude a open-grill shutter for security, will be growing elderly population. [email protected]
The 435-bed Dorchester hospital, which
more in keeping with the area than the existing
aluminium shopfront. soeurtv eitss mvoisrieo nth aann d2 1s5tr,0a0te0g ype fooprl et,h hea sn esxett pa●ti eEntnss.uring privacy and dignity of all
The building, which dates from the 1800s, is a three years. ● Listening and communicating hon-
Grade 2 Listed building. The document, which sets out aims and
estly and clearly with colleagues, patients,
Comment on the application have to be sub- aspirations, rather than specific details,
families and carers.
mitted to West Dorset District Council by Febru- promises that the County Hospital NHS ● Acting professionally with a high de-
ary 10th. Foundation Trust is committed to contin-
gree of integrity.
uously improving the care it provides and ● Taking personal and collective re-
Bag stolen from car exceeding patients’ expectations. sponsibility for the issues and helping to
But the document also warns of £20bil-
find solutions.
Thievessmashed a car window to take a bag lion of NHS cuts nationally and a growing ● Working as part of a team, not just in
elderly population, especially in West
from a car parked at Thorncombe Woods, near a ward or department, but across the
Dorset where more than a quarter of the
Dorchester last Wednesday. whole hospital.
population is retired and ages for both
The driver’s window of the Citroen car was bro- men and women are above the national ● Striving to make a positive difference
ken between 1.30 and 2.30pm. average. for patients, their families and the organi-
Anyone with information is asked to call Dorch- Other big changes are on the way – in- sation.
ester police on the non-emergency 101 number. cluding the way that services are commis- ● Showing pride in the organisation and
sioned and paid for, with a closer link to leading by example.
Solar panel plans standards which are achieved, and feed- ● Challenging colleagues, teams and
back from patients. departments who by words or actions con-
PLANSfor a solar panels in a field at Piddlehinton The report states: “Demand for patient sistently fall short of the expectations of
could produce enough electricity to power more services is likely to increase as a result of the hospital and its staff.
than a 100 homes. an ageing population and a prevalence of Launching the document with governor
long-term conditions. Where it is appro- representatives, Trust Chairman Doctor
Hanford Farm want to use a corner of a 20-acre
priate, safe and affordable, the trust aims Jeffrey Ellwood said: “This strategy is
field just off London Row at Bourne Park to sup- to maintain its services, either in hospital something we have consulted extensively
ply power to their farming business. or the community, to provide the best pos- on. We need to have this vision so we can
They say the panels will take up about eight per sible access to local residents.” all pull in the same direction and show ■ATthe launch of the strategy are, from left to right, Chief Executive Jean
cent of the field. The report says that changes to the com- people the reasons behind decisions we
O’Callaghan, Governors Andy Hutchings and Derek Julian, and Trust Chair-
The application says the panels should produce missioning process will mean the hospital will be taking.
245,000kilowatts of power, reducing greenhouse having to become more efficient as it “It’s like a roadmap of where we are try- man Doctor Jeffrey Ellwood
gases by an estimated 100 tonnes. competes with private providers. ing to get to and a framework for how we ment, including our governors who have our strategy and focussing on being really
Five or six rows of panels are planned, each of Staff will be expected to meet a series of are going to get there to meet our vision been involved in putting together this good at what we do so our patients receive
the panels up to a metre off the ground. values which include – of delivering compassionate and safe strategy since the beginning. It truly has the very best care possible. They are the
Comments on the application have to be sub- ●Treating patients as individuals at all care.” been a team effort. reason we are all here.”
mitted to West Dorset District Council by Febru- times. Chief Executive Jean O’Callaghan “What we needed was something to give The strategy document is now available
ary 3rd. re●sp eScht.owing compassion, kindness and apdodinetd i:f “itW wea wsno’tu lfdo rn eovte hryaovnee g’so itn tvoo ltvheis- ustsa art d oirfe catnio ann tnou haela pdr ionc aenssd tohfi si mmparrokvs itnhge ownw wth.dec hfhto.nshpsi.tuakl’.s public website at
viewonline24/7 view from news Wednesday 9
viewfromonline.co.uk January 18 2012
Top student award for Stuart
Try your hand at spinning Artist celebrated
EVERYfancied trying your hand at spinning and THElife of artist Sir Laurence Whistler will be cele-
weaving? Saturday, January 28th could be your brated at Moreton this Sunday, January 22nd.
chance in Dorchester. The Friends of St Nicholas Church will be cele-
by Trevor Bevins
The Dorset Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers brating the centenary of the birth of Whistler,
is inviting anyone to come and have a go at its an- [email protected] whose glass engravings can be seen on the build-
nual open day. ing’s windows.
If you are interested to try your hand at spinning, A HOUSING officer has been A 6pm service will be followed by a social event
weaving, tapestry and loom, braiding, felt making named as the best South West re- for Friends members.
and other associated skills why not go along? gional student for 2011.
Children under 16 are welcome provided they are Stuart Boddy, who lives in Wey- College open day
accompanied by an adult.  mouth and works in the income
The event will be held at Dorset Youth Associa- management team at Dorchester KINGSTONMaurward College is holding a higher
tion Hall, Lubbecke Way, Fordington, Dorchester, based Magna Houising, will receive education open day on Sunday, February 5th.
open from 11am to 3.30 pm.  £200 as part of the award. The college, on the outskirts of Dorchester, offers
Admission is free and tea and coffee are avail- He joined Magna five-years-ago as a range of subject from agricultural to business ad-
able.  a finance assistant and has previ- ministration and sports coaching.
Membership of the guild costs £15 a year with ously worked for a freight handling The taster day takes place from 10am until 1pm
company.
regular monthly meetings on the last Saturday of and will include lectures, tours and practical ses-
“I didn’t plan a career in social
the month. The guild also has an extensive library housing,” said Stuart. “But I really sions.
of books and DVDs, and a “sales table” where enjoy it now. My job is incredibly Free transport is offered from a number of loca-
members and visitors are able to sell and buy any- rewarding as I feel I make a differ- tions for Higher Education courses only.
thing related to crafts.  ence to people and their lives, and For further details, or to book a place, call 01305
For further information please contact Margaret it’s a good feeling to make a differ- 215177.
Eaglestone on 01305 854229. ence.
“Every tenant is individual and has Humanist debate
RSPB meeting a different story, giving great variety
to my job.” WESTDorset Humanists will debate whether sci-
THESouth Dorset Group of the RSPB will be hold- The Chartered Institute of Housing ence and religion are contradictory or complimen-
ing its next meeting on Thursday, January 19th at award will be presented to him in tary at their meeting next Thursday, January 26th.
St Georges Hall, Fordington, Dorchester at 7.30pm. April at a South West conference. The meeting, which starts at 7.30pm, will be held
The evening will feature a talk entitled "Corsica- The award was given for his study at the Wessex Royale Hotel, High West Street.
on the CIH Distance Learning Level
Mountains of the Mediterranean" by photogra- 3 certificate in housing where he Admission is free although a donation of £2 is
pher and tour leader Mike Read. completed each module ahead of ■BESTin the South West, Magna’s Stuart Boddy has been named suggested to help meet room hire costs.
Admission for members will be £2.50, guests £3, schedule. the region’s top housing student The talk is being given by David Nunn.
to include coffee and biscuits. Shared ownership properties at Poundbury go
on show this weekend.
Age UK offer free wills advice surgery
Coffee and cake
Open viewings
A COFFEEand cake session is being held this Sat-
HELPwith wills and Power of At- powers of attorney and other legal 10am to noon at Age UK Dorch-
urday, January 21st, at Moreton Village Hall, near GUINNESSHomes is offering 14 one and two-bed
Dorchester. torney is being offered by Age UK aspects of your home and finances. ester, Rowan Cottage, Prince of apartments for sale on a shared ownership basis.
Open from 10am-noon, the hall will also have Dorchester. The free surgery is given by Mer- Wales Road, Dorchester. For fur- The open event takes place from 11am until 3pm
on sale a selection of “as new” books from 25p. The charity will run a drop-in lin Lewis, Principal at Blanchard ther details of all Age UK Dorch- at Arch Point House in Queen Mother Square.
surgery where individuals can ask Bailey, solicitors and will be held ester services, telephone 01305 Prices start from around £125,000.
an expert questions about wills, on Friday, February 3rd from 269444.
FIRST TIME BUYERS – ACT NOW!
The clock is ticking … you only have until
24th March 2012
to complete your house purchase to take
advantage of the Stamp Duty Land Tax
■Free no obligation written quotations
exemption on properties up to £250,000
■ Swish accredited manufacturers and installers
■ Fully comprehensive 10 year insurance backed guarantee
■ Full installation by our own fully trained fitters & building crews
WE CAN OFFER :-
■ Come and watch your bespoke conservatory being built
■ Manufacturers of swish conservatory roof systems
Special First Time Buyer Package
■ CAD design available for conservatories, garden rooms etc
■ Serving the community since 1990
FREE half hour consultation
FREE estimate
For further details please contact:-
[email protected] Tel: [phone] Axminster
[email protected] Tel: [phone] Chard
[email protected] Tel: [phone] Honiton
[email protected] Tel: [phone] Seaton
www.bevissandbeckingsale.co.uk
[email protected]
10 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7
January 18 2012 viewfromonline.co.uk
HIGH-SPEED OLYMPIC LEGACY DORCHESTER has ESSENTIAL TO LOCAL BUSINESS benefit everyone. In my
also been lucky opinion, a reliable con-
TbHriEn g2 0s1u2p eOrflyamst pbicr oGaadmbaens dw tioll tOhleym copnicns.ection in Portland after the eans ooungeh toof bBeT n’sa m11ed4 ar“eIta sw inas t hneo Ut Kth.at many otifo hna.”ving a fast connec- tbaunsti,n aess stehse re awreo mrkoinrge tcnaoennctnt ieocntt ihiosan nm.” orea impfaosrt-
Weymouth and Portland, giving However, chairman Dr Monica See- towns to get super- years ago when we Lyme Regis town coun- from home,” she added.
thousands access to high-speed ley, is concerned that businesses are fast broadband by somehow managed to cilor Lucy Campbell, In Bridport, Jon Stow, Dorchester
internet connections during the nthoety s hdoown’itn kgn eonwo wughha ti nat edrieffsetr ebneccea ussue- thPeh iel Gnodr doofn 2, p0r1o2je.ct di- uslsoew thdeia l-inutpe rnmeotd ewmitsh, wnihtyo lemaarnniangge sc ecnotmrem Luy-- sBpriedapkoinrtg oCnh abmebhearl f ooff BmIaDn pargoejre,c t
international sailing events. perfast broadband will make. rector of Dorchester but the way technology meNet, has also spoken Commerce, added: “I Phil
Having originally only earmarked She said: “To keep the connection Business Improvement has raced forward many of the importance of su- would certainly agree Gordon
Portland for the Olympic upgrade, BT working, Dorset will have to put up a District, has welcomed of the most recent inno- perfast broadband to that every business
announced in September that Wey- good case. If we don’t have a plan, the the news but empha- vations, such as low- businesses. should benefit from at
mouth was one of 114 communities cable will just lay there un-used. sised how important fast cost, high-performance She said that a higher least 2 mega bits per
chosen in the latest phase of its £2.5 “It will not happen without local broadband is for busi- video conferencing, sim- speed would be “really second so this is a good
billion fibre-optic, superfast broad- businesses driving up the demand nesses across the whole ply will not work reliably helpful” to LymeNet as general target to aim for
band roll-out – promising to deliver it and, at the moment, that is not hap- of the county. enough with slow both staff and clients as a minimum speed for
in time for the Games. pening. I think this is because busi- He said: “High speed broadband. solely rely on using the downloads.
Almost 20,000 homes and businesses nesses can’t see what superfast broadband is essential “This is putting Dorset internet. “Any improvements in
in Weymouth are now expected to broadband can do for them. What we to nearly all businesses businesses at a disad- “Particularly in rural the communications
benefit from the 40 mega bit per sec- need to do is start help- these days, and it is a key vantage when they are areas it is really impor- structure will ultimately
ond download speeds, and a further ing our users un- consideration of people competing with compa-
5,400 on Portland, as well as over 500 derstand what considering moving to nies in fast broadband
athletes and officials during the sailing. they could do the area – ask any estate areas as clients need reg- HOW CAN I CHECK MY
The cable for this superfast broad- if they had su- agent. If we want to at- ular face to face meet-
band in Portland will remain in place perfast broad- tract more new busi- ings either in person or BROADBAND SPEEDS?
after the Olympics. However, the con- band.” nesses, and therefore via a video conference.
nection will only be kept if businesses more jobs, to Dorchester “More and more shops Don’t know what speed your broadband is?
prove there is a need. then we have to have a in town are realising the
Checking it yourself is simple!
The Dorset Digital Taskforce, set up good business infra- importance of having a
by Dorset Chamber of Commerce to structure and support web offering with online For BT Voyager and Speedtouch routers, type the address 192.168.1.1 into
lobby and negotiate with internet networks as well as the ordering to supplement your web browser and your upload and download speeds should be listed.
service providers to improve broad- other more natural at- their high street pres- BT Home Hub users should type in 192.168.1.254
bbeaennd wspoerkeidnsg aocnr oas cs atmhep acigonu ntoty ,k eheaps Dchoarisremt aDnig Ditra Ml Toansikcfao Srceeeley torfa ctthioen sm oof slitv inbge ainu toifnuel ecrnecaes eas ntdh et himisp otortoa nicne- www.broadbAaltnedrn-naotitvseploy,t .soprege.udks/ cbarona bdeb taensdte-sdp aete d-test.html
Lyme Regis Wedding Fair F
R
E
E
E
N
T
28th & 29th January 2012 R
Y
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th January 2012 - 11am ~ 4pm
Marine Theatre & Woodmead Halls, Lyme Regis
ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED?
Do you live in Devon, Dorset or South Somerset?
Visit the Lyme Regis Wedding Fair for your ultimate guide to our local professionals across the
three counties who will help make your day as perfect as you dream it will be.
Dresses, Menswear, Cakes, Cars, Photographs, Entertainment, Venues plus much more across 30 stands
The Lyme Regis Wedding Fairis organised by Lyme Media & Events newspaper group and is set in the beautiful town of Lyme
Regis. The exhibition provides the perfect place to gather ideas, seek expert advice, meet with suppliers and wedding specialists
and plan every intricate detail of their wedding or civil ceremony, making sure everything will run effortlessly on the day.
For more information and to register visit www.lymeevents.co.uk
For more details please call Ed on 01297 446156 or email [email protected]