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Jackman House to close?
TALKS are to start by Trevor Bevins dation and yet can main- eight remaining residents
over the future of tain contact with others at the home, who are al-
Dorchester’s Douglas [email protected] such as friends. ready well on their way to
Jackman House. “This is also in line with achieving this ambition.
the Government’s guide- They are supported by 40
The home for people away, cabinet member for independence and control lines for providing best full and part-time staff who
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homes in the community. the staff at both homes ability have developed In recent years, five of tation which is about to
Despite good inspection work hard to support the greatly over the past the former residents at start.
reports, the building is no residents and engage them decade to meet changing Douglas Jackman home The residents are encour-
longer thought to be suit- in the local community, needs and expectations. have successfully moved aged to live as independ-
able to meet modern stan- and the council wants to “Most adults with a learn- into supported self-con- ently as possible and have
dards of care. A similar build on what they have ing disability and their car- tained flats as a result of an individual programme
home in Weymouth is also accomplished to provide a ers prefer more gaining more independ- of activities that encour-
likely to shut under the modern, cost effective, im- independent living where ence. ages independence and
process. proved service where peo- people have their own This has also been the self-esteem. This includes
Councillor Andrew Catt- ple have greater self-contained accommo- long-term goal for the aqua fit, walking groups,
coffee mornings, and also
Protest march over cuts ■ON THE MOVE: Douglas Jackman House residents Robert Russell and Tony
■TURN TO PAGE 3 Milligan at a woodwork session
A TOWNcentre march again continuing cuts to public
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They are protesting against budget cuts at all local
councils and what they claim is a pay cartel in South
West regional NHS Trusts.
Unison will be working with the Dorchester, Wey-
mouth and Portland Trades Union Council in what they
are dubbing as a march to stop “the Valentine’s Day
budget massacre” – a reference to the day when key
budget decisions for the financial year ahead are ex-
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taekwondo?
ALTHOUGH Sharon Ward lives in Eastleigh, she I think my reaction was tension followed by loud
spends her weekends at her parents’ home in screams, woops, jumping up and down, punching the
Raymonds Hill, near Lyme Regis, and also returns air, tears, and a huge grin! Oh, and of course a massive
on Tuesdays to teach at Lyme Regis Taekwondo sense of pride.
Club. I had always thought that Jade Jones would bring us
Sharon grew up in Surrey and her parents back the gold as she was our best fighter. If they had let
moved to the area in 1994. Whilst staying with Aaron Cook in the team they would have had two golds.
them she had to travel to Weymouth or It made me feel that more people may now start taking
Bournemouth to train in taekwondo, so eventu- an interest in taekwondo, and realising what it is, and
ally set up her own club in 2005. hoping that big companies will help fund training Do-
She currently works at the MoD Camp in Wor- jangs, athletes and small clubs like they do with football
thy Down, Winchester, at the Junior Ranks Mess. and other mainstream sports.
● HOW did you first become interested in taek- ● WHAT are your personal interests?
wondo? Other than taekwondo I enjoy the outdoors - camping,
I first got involved in taekwondo while I was living in Lon- walking (all stemmed from being a Guide and Guide
don, to help with my asthma, as I had read that martial Leader), going to the gym, swimming, cycling, running.
arts and especially taekwondo was very good for con- I also enjoy reading and baking.
trolling it. I found a local club and started training. I loved
it, my asthma improved amazingly and 14 years later the ● WHAT do you like about Lyme Regis and the sur-
rest, they say, is history. rounding area?
What I really love about Lyme and surrounding areas is
the satisfaction that, for once, people all over the world
● WHEN did you set up Lyme Regis Taekwondo Club? and country get to see the sport I love on television, the amazing scenery, the sea, the friendliness of the peo-
I set up my club in 2005 as, while I was living down here, ple and the community spirit.
watching the best players (fighters).
I had to travel to Weymouth and Bournemouth to train
which is quite far away. I also noticed that Lyme doesn’t I also enjoyed the fact that I was there! I have some- ● WHAT would you change about the town if you
thing to tell my nephews, my students and future stu-
have enough facilities to provide children or adults with could?
dents – the best-multi sport competition in the world
the opportunity to sample varied sports. It was limited If I could I would make sure that there was lots of differ-
to football or cricket. So I decided I would love to share came to our country and I was there! It will never happen ent sports available to everyone - not just children. Utilise
my skills with people and let them experience a very dif- again in my lifetime. I have amazing memories that will the facilities that we have, maximise to benefit the com-
ferent sport. stay with me forever and long after the hype all died munity rather than just seeing them go to waste or get-
down. ting used for just one thing. There is a lot of
● TELL us about your classes… ● HOW did you feel about Team GB winning gold in land/buildings that can be used more. I would have in-
I run two classes - one for children aged from four and a 60 door facilities that can be used for planned outdoor ac-
half or five years upwards, and then an adults or senior tivities when the rain hits, so they don’t have to be
grade class. We meet on Tuesdays at the Scout Hut in cancelled. I would have less restrictions on parking times
Rhode Lane. Children’s class from 5pm to 6.30pm and to help keep the locals here and attract tourists, not just
adults from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The classes are for all abil- in the summer months.
ities, anyone regardless of their age or physical ability
can join. ● WHERE is your ideal holiday destination?
I have two ideal holidays. One would be to be Hudson
● WHAT are the benefits of taking up taekwondo? bay, Churchill, Cananda. The reason being one of my pas-
There are many benefits to taking up taekwondo. It can sions is polar bears and I have always wanted to go to
improve overall health, fitness, flexibility, co-ordination, Hudson Bay and go out in a Tundra Buggy to see the
balance and stamina. You gain confidence as you
polar bears up close.
progress. It also gives you a sense of achievement when SECOND
My other has to be South Korea, Birthplace of Taek-
you manage to master a technique or gain a grade. As
wondo. Iwould love to be able to go over there and ex-
with any excercise you always get a feel good feeling.
perience the culture and get to train with the best.
● YOU attended the London Olympics last year. What
did you get to see? INTERVIEW Info at a glance ...
I was lucky enough to get tickets to see taekwondo at
the Olympics, the only thing I applied for and wanted to
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District freezes council tax again DORCHESTER
news briefs
despite fall in government grants
Vehicle thefts
COUNCILtax charges for West Dorset District Council by Trevor Bevins national picture means our government grant con- DORSETpolice are warning about continuing thefts
are expected to be frozen for another year – but fur- tinues to fall, many of our traditional income streams from vehicle.
ther ‘efficiencies’ could be on the way to pay for it. [email protected] are under pressure and, like householders, we have Drivers are being reminded to remove items of
The authority says It believes it can hold its share of seen energy and fuel costs rise way ahead of infla- value altogether – and not be tempted to put them
the tax at the current level and maintain services de- no mention of its old offices which remain unsold and tion. in the boot.
spite getting almost 10 per cent less in grants from will still have to be maintained. “But careful financial management, savings from “Laptops, handbags, CDs, wallets and tools should
the Government. The reduction is the equivalent of Car owners in the district, boasts the council, will see working in partnership, continuous efficiencies and all be removed, together with satellite and GPS
a loss of more than £570,000. no increase in their car parking charges in the year the move to smaller, greener and cheaper offices in equipment as well as the cradle used to hold the de-
Part of the savings come from joint working with ahead. This will be the seventh year in a row that short Dorchester means we aim to freeze council tax and vice to the screen. Driving documents and personal
Weymouth and Portland Borough council – a move stay charges are frozen. parking charges in 2013/14.” correspondence should not be left inside the vehi-
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to its new offices. The council’s news release makes said: “These are challenging times for local councils. The councils. placing the screws with clutch head ones which can-
not be unscrewed.
They are also asking people to remain vigilant and
report any suspicious persons or activity as soon as
possible.
Trust changes
A SPECIALmeeting of the Dorset Healthcare NHS
Trust was held in Dorchester yesterday (Wednesday)
to discuss changes to the trust’s constitution.
The Extraordinary Meeting, which was only open
to members, was being asked to approve changes
as a result of the Health and Social Care Act.
The amendments have already been approved by
the Trust Board last October and by the Council of
Governors in November 2012.
Copies of the changes can be found on the Trust’s
websitehttp://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/
Health seminar
■CHEQUE MATES: Dorchester Rotary President Keith Bashford, Mayor Andy Canning, Rotarians and rep-
Jackson House closing? resentatives of the 35 local organisations who shared almost £6,000 raised by the club’s annual draw A HEALTH seminar is being held at the Dorchester
Sports Centre at the end of the month to help those
Rotary Club draw raises £6,000 for good causes planning to lose weight and improve their fitness.
■FROM PAGE ONE The free event, organised by the 1610 Trust, which
some work-based learning programmes where they are
runs the centre, aims to explode some of the myths
supported to gain experience in skills such as woodwork- ALMOST £6,000 has been given to Kings Arms. Mr Bashford thanked Charminster Pre-School, Cowden surrounding weight loss, exercise and dieting.
ing and horticulture. 35 local charities by Dorchester Ro- those who took part in the draw Care Farm, Dorchester Amateur Tips will be offered on how to achieve a balanced
The consultation will focus on the long-terms needs of tary Club. and gave a special mention to the Boxing Club, Dorchester Athletics diet and a sustainable exercise regime – together
the residents and how best to provide the lifestyle and The money comes from an annual sponsorship from local businesses Club, Dorchester Disabled Club, with the chance to have a blood pressure check,
opportunities they are entitled to. grand draw. - Grassby’s, SW Scaffolding, Goulds, Cruse Bereavement, Friends of weight and body mass index calculations.
.Branch secretary for the GMB Union Gary Pattison Keith Bashford, the President of Humphries Kirk, Direct Moves and Ridgeway Radio, Home Start West It takes place at the Dorchester Sports Centre in
said when the plans were first being considered that the the Dorchester Rotary Club and the Duchy of Cornwall.
Dorset, Mencap, Grove Pre-School Coburg Road at 11.30am on Monday, January 28th,
consultation process must be ‘meaningful’ and that the Dorchester Mayor Andy Canning Among those to benefit were the
council listen to the views of staff. presented the cheques at a special Casterbridge Male Voice Choir, Playgroup and Winterbourne Valley To book call Hannah Chaudrhi on 01823 410124
“It is very often the people who actually work at these evening held by the club at the Charlton Down Cricket Club, School PTA. or email her [email protected]
places who have the best knowledge of what’s going on
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DORSETWildlife Trust is
Announcements launching a training
scheme for volunteers who
want to be active in sup-
porting wildlife projects.
Open to anyone over 16
HANNAH MOCK the scheme will offer ac-
TOMYVERYSPECIALMUM credited training.
ALISON RICHARDS Happy 40th Birthday Joy Wallis, Community
Conservation Officer at
Mummy! Dorset Wildlife Trust, said:
On your 70th Birthday on Thursday 24th January
Lots of love from “If you wish to be actively
I love you ever so much. Have a great day involved in caring for
Emily & Harvey x x x
All my love Hazel x x x wildlife and your local en-
vironment, these training
Happy 18th Birthday units can help you get
HOLLIE BECKETT started and empower you
WILLIAM to set up or support local
Happy 2nd Birthday on 27th January 2013 wildlife projects. Learn
new skills, meet new peo-
With love Nan, Lots of love Gran & Grandad Beckett ple and care for the envi-
Grandd & Family x x x & Uncle James ronment.”
The programme is sup-
ported by the National
Lottery through the Her- ■ VOLUNTEERS work-
ELLIE MASLIN itage Lottery Fund, and ing on a planting
CHANDLER GUMBRILL aims to activate rural com- scheme and butterfly
Happy 9th Birthday munities in Dorset for their board at Dorchester’s
HAPPYBIRTHDAYON18THJANUARY local wildlife. Wildlife Garden
Lots of love Mum, Dad The Wildlife Champion
Lots of love Daddy, Kelly & Ocean training programme is de- national AQA accredited each unit. Units consist of Champion programme.
& Rebeckah x x x
signed to give people who training in everything a half to a full day training For more information, visit
care about wildlife the from fundraising to and there are no exams. www.dorsetwildlifetrust.
TO OUR GROOVEY GRAN skills to make a difference wildlife law plus optional The Wildlife Champions org.uk/wildlifechampions
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY to their local natural envi- units ranging from leading training programme will Places for February 9th
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ing Joy Wallis on 01305
ON SATURDAY group or with the idea of time limit for completion ary 9th at Brooklands
All our love Brenny & Meme 264620 or email jwal-
starting a new project in of the programme and vol- Farm, near Dorchester.
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HANNAH MOCK
Happy 25th Birthday
DEANNA BATCHELOR
Happy 40th Birthday
Have a great day! Love from Mum
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on the 27th January Love from Uncle Luke,
Love from Colin Auntie Becky & Joey x x x
CHANDLER GUMBRILL Happy 60th
Birthday Grandad
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LOVE FROM GREAT NAN
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OLIVIA CERYS
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New development area
could be included in the
local plan for Dorchester
COUNCILLORS have given the Public consultations for the joint “It is very important we gather the
green light to consult on an alterna- West Dorset, Weymouth and Port- views of local people about how they
tive housing and employment site in land Local Plan were held across want the future growth and develop-
Dorchester as part of the strategy to June and July 2012. ment in the area managed.
shape the future planning needs of The council considered residents’ “The consultation events regarding ■OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN
West Dorset. feedback from last summer’s consul- the proposed Dorchester site will be WITH THE NEW: West Dorset’s
West Dorset District Council’s Ex- tation, including strong local con- a valuable opportunity for local com- new headquarters at South Walks
ecutive Committee has agreed to cerns regarding the development
munities to actively share their views
hold a consultation on a new pro- proposals at Barton Farm in Sher- and participate in discussions and we Energy savings and improved
posed site to the south east of Dorch- borne, Hollymoor Lane in Beamin-
urge people to come along and take
ester which could form part of the ster and at Crossways. The council
part.”
Local Plan. could reduce the development allo-
It could include around 1,000 new cations in these areas if the alterna- The public consultation will take access for new council home
homes with at least 35 per cent af- tive site at Dorchester were included place between January 31st and
fordable housing, as well as local in the plan. March 14th. Details can be found at
community facilities, offices and in- West Dorset District Council has a www.dorsetforyou.com/newlo- STRATTON HOUSE,West Dorset District Council’s have to walk around the block and queue up again.
dustrial units providing more em- duty to plan for the right amount of calplan/west/weymouth High West Street offices, has now closed. • Better access. For the first time ever people with
ployment for West Dorset as well as development over the coming years. Drop in sessions for the public to The building, together with those in Princes and disabilities can visit the whole building
improved road access. The councils have worked out how find out about this consultation will Durngate Streets, which it also owns, remain unsold, All phone numbers remain the same and the new
Residents will get to have their say much additional housing is required be held at: despite claims the council would get at least £3mil- postal address is West Dorset District Council, South
on the new proposals when a six- in the area from projected population South Walks House (New Council lion from the sale. Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, DT1
week public consultation begins at figures based on findings from the Offices), Dorchester: Wednesday, Car parks behind the building will remain in use 1UZ.
the end of January. 2011 Census. February 27th 1-7pm providing free parking for staff working at the new Stratton House was not designed as an office and
The Local Plan sets out a long term This means any land allocated for Crossways Village Hall, Cross- offices in South Walks. was very inefficient in terms of space. Almost 40 per
planning strategy to meet future development that is removed or re- ways: Wednesday, March 6th 1-7pm The council claims the new building will save cent of the building was made up of corridors and
housing, employment and leisure duced from the Local Plan would After the public consultation the £200,000 a year and offer a better service to local stairs, which needed heating and lighting.
needs in the area. need to be replaced. proposed changes to the plan would people. It will be the first time that people in wheel- The new council building has eco-friendly features
It covers important issues like The district council will now exam- then be presented to councillors at chairs will be able to access West Dorset’s offices. in its design which meet an internationally-recog-
where housing could be built, how ine the alternative Dorchester site to Facilities at the new offices include - nised 'excellent' standard. These include photovoltaic
the economy can be boosted and the south east of the county town. Policy Scrutiny Committee, Execu- • Up-to-date self-service points where customers cells to generate solar electricity, a very high level of
what infrastructure like schools and Councillor Robert Gould, Leader tive Committee and Full Council be- can access computers and online information them- insulation and 'mixed mode' ventilation, using the
play areas may be needed. of West Dorset District Council, said: fore being submitted over the selves. cooling effect of the natural air temperature.These
It also looks at how climate change “The Local Plan is very important for summer to the planning inspector for • A spacious reception area with comfortable wait- will help cut energy bills and reduce CO2 emissions
can be tackled, the environment pro- West Dorset as it will identify the independent examination. ing areas, smart booths and private interview rooms. by 327,000kg a year – the equivalent of planting
tected and how future developments sites for development to support fu- The Local Plan could be adopted as • More services in one place, so customers no longer 15,000 trees.
can be made more sustainable. ture housing need. soon as February 2014.
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With the town blocked by snow, it’s
WI T H by Trevor Bevins date – but West Dorset the roads today to please A Dorset County Council
schools, District Council and the reconsider and only travel spokesman said: “Gritting
some public [email protected] County Council, both if there is no other option. teams were out from mid-
based in Dorchester, did “In particular, please do night treating the priority
buildings and busi- manage to maintain other not take minor or country
nesses closed as snow early hours that, at one work and set about enjoy- services from their respec- roads if it possible to avoid network ready for sub-zero
carpeted Dorchester point, every major road ing themselves. tive offices, albeit with re- them.” temperatures.
on Friday there was ibnlotoc kedD -o ricf hneostt ebry snwowas, slDopoezse onns evteoroykth intog frothme duFcoerd t shtea fpf onluicme baenrds. other DAorss ets cFhooro lYs ous hwute bstihtee ne“cCtionmg mscuhnoitoyl sr,o uhtoessp citoanls-
only one thing to do – by jack-knifed lorries and plastic blow-up dinghies, emergency services it was buckled under the strain and isolated communities
have some fun! cars which had slithered to bellyboards and tradi- a busy day, although few and many faced a frustrat- were gritted on Thursday,
Maiden Castle and off the carriageway. tional sledges. people came to any serious ing wait as the lines and snow ploughs have
Maumbury Rings were With(cid:2)Dorset(cid:2)Police ad- With rubbish and recy- harm from the spate of ac- crashed under the sheer been fitted to vehicles in
busy all day with young vising the public not to cling collections cancelled cidents. weight of people logging preparation.
and old enjoying sledging, travel unless absolutely the council advised people Avoid minor roads on for information. “Motorists should take
or just walking the dog. necessary many simply to hold on to their waste Superintendent Dave On the roads bus opera- extreme care when travel-
So much snow fell in the gave up trying to get to until the next collection Thorp said: “The roads tor Damory announced ling, keeping their speed
in(cid:2)Dorset, especially west that none of its services down and maintaining a
of the county, have been and schools contracts were sufficient distance from the
affected by the severe operating due to the snow. vehicle in front to be able
w“eIa thuergr ec oanndyitoinoen s.who is Sstoilul trhu nWniensgt, bTurat ionns awn earle- to brake and stop safely. It ■BRACE YOURSE:VES: This pair of youngsters came
planning on travelling on tered timetable. can take 10 times longer to a cropper at the bottom of Maumbury Rings
stop in icy conditions.”
■SLEDGERS DELIGHT: This was the scene at Maumbury Rings ■HOLD TIGHT: What a landing!
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Flood damage means pub
will be closed for a month
A CERNEAbbas pub will be
closed until March to repair
damage caused by flood water.
The New Inn, owned by
Palmers Brewery, had to shut
for a week in July last year
when it was first hit by rising
water.
Now more extensive structural
work will take place, forcing the
doors to be closed for all of Feb-
ruary.
New Inn Landlord Jeremy Lee
said: “Sunday night was our last
night for a while, sadly, which
means we won’t be open to
serve drinks, meals or offer ac-
commodation in any of our
rooms until the beginning of
March.
“The cause of the flooding is
the ground water, which has
been way too high since the
summer.”
Mr Lee was judged national
Landlord of the Year 2012 by
the Good Pub Guide and The ■LANDLORDJeremy Lee has temporarily closed The New Inn at Cerne
New Inn was awarded Dorset Abbas so that Palmers Brewery can repair damage caused by months of tor-
Dining Pub of the Year 2012. rential rain.
A month to get photos in
JUST a month remains to enter the “Winter is one of the best times of entries to be displayed on the BBC
Jurassic Coast photography compe- the year for landscape photography”, Photographic Gallery and at the Fine
tition and the chance of a stake in its explained Ben Osborne, “The low Foundation Chesil Beach Centre
£1,800 prize fund. light is especially good for images of during Easter 2013. Dorset Country-
The 2013 Jurassic Coast Award the south-facing Jurassic Coast. A side will host the exhibition in the
photography competition is open to dusting of snow is still a possibility Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston
anyone and is sponsored by the Fine and atmospheric conditions are al- Castle in May 2013 and the Lul-
Family Foundation and endorsed by ways photogenic. One thing is for worth Estate in June 2013.
the Jurassic Coast Trust. certain, if you want to be in with a Entries should be sent as prints
It will be judged in three categories chance to win you have to be out (maximum of 5 entries each cate-
‘My Special Place’, ‘A Point in there with a camera.” gory), up to A4 size, with the title of
Time’ and ‘Close up Coast’. The free-to-enter competition is image, category of entry, (‘Youth’ if
under 16), name, address, telephone
The judging panel is being led by open to all ages with a first prize of
number and email address on the re-
photographers Ben Osborne, £500 to the adult winner and £250
verse to: Jurassic Coast Award,
Wildlife Photographer of the Year for the youth category as well as run-
PO Box 7755, Dorchester, DT1
2007 and Joe Cornish one of ners up cash prizes.
1GQ
Britain’s most celebrated landscape The competition is supported by
For further information see
photographers. Dorset Wildlife Trust with winning
www.jurassiccoast.org/award
Film night First aid skills
DORCHESTERFilm Society meet tonight, Thursday
24th, at the Corn Exchange for a screening of
for schools
“Where Do We Go Now” at 7.30pm.
The Society, which has been going since 1959, costs
£45 for the year, or £22.50 for 16/17 year olds or
UB40, and includes admission to all of the films.
Members must be at least 16 years old. DORSET schools are being encouraged to sign up for a
Spinning and weaving national first aid competition aimed at celebrating young
people’s life-saving skills.
SPINNINGand weaving are on offer in Dorchester St John Ambulance is looking for school teams of four,
plus a reserve, to enter the junior and senior categories
this weekend.
at the regional rounds to be held at near Bristol on May
The busy Dorset Guild of Weavers, Spinners and
23rd.
Dyers are holding an open day this Saturday at the
To enter, the teams must have completed levels from
Holy Trinity Parish Hall, at the Sunninghill Prepara-
the St John Ambulance Young First Aider pack, which is
tory School, Culliford Road, between 11am and
available via the charity’s website and submit their online
3pm.
applications by February 15th.
The Guild meets on the last Saturday of the month
Grant Wilson, Schools, Youth and Community Devel-
at the same venue, often with a guest speaker in the
opment Co-ordinator for St John Ambulance in Dorset,
afternoon. More information can be found at the
said: “‘First aid is not only a vital life skill, it also im-
website www.dorsetweaversspinnersdyers.org.uk
proves self-esteem, develops confidence and fosters a
or by calling 01305 854229. sense of belonging, which is why we’re encouraging
Piddle council vacancy more schools to give their students a chance to learn it.
“The competition is a great way for young people to
PIDDLEValley Parish Council currently has one va- strengthen their knowledge while having fun. We use act-
cancy which it is hoping to fill by co-option. ing casualties who demonstrate a variety of everyday
The council next meets on Tuesday, January 29th at emergencies so, what could be a better way for the pupils
7.30pm in the Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall. to test their skills?’
Those interested in becoming a councillor are in- For more information and to enter the competitions or
vited to come along to the meeting to see how the to contact your nearest schools trainer, telephone 08700
council operates. 10 49 50 or visit www.teachthedifference.org.uk
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Chance to nominate young
volunteers for local awards
NOMINATIONS are sought for a special do. It can lead to all sorts of opportunities in- years and Youth Group Champion - any young
award for young people in West Dorset who cluding employment. people’s voluntary or community group
give their time to help others. "If there is a young person or community The award ceremony will be held at South
The Chairman’s Awards - Young Volunteer group who voluntarily gives up their time and Walks House, Dorchester on Friday, March
Rotary support Champions 2013 - is run by West Dorset Dis- really makes a difference, then please nominate 15th where each young champion winner will
trict Council and aims to recognise the unpaid them for a Young Volunteer Champions receive a small cash prize and a framed certifi-
voluntary work done by young people and award.” cate.
for stroke victims youth groups. Nominations are open until Friday, February Nomination forms are available at West
Gillian Summers, West Dorset District Coun- 15th. Dorset District Council's main offices, tourist
cil Chairman, said: “This is an opportunity to The categories for nomination are: information centres in West Dorset, town coun-
nominate a young person or youth group who Junior Young Champion - an individual 12 cil offices and
■TIM Scarrisbrick (right) from the Dorchester Communication Stroke Club re- has really made a difference to their commu- years or under; Young Community Champion www.dorsetforyou.com/youngchampion
ceives a £600 cheque for the charity from Keith Bashford, the current President nity and to celebrate all the work that they have - an individual aged 13 – 18 years; Senior For more information visit www.dorset-
of the Dorchester Rotary Club done. Volunteering is such a beneficial thing to Young Champion - an individual aged 19 – 25 foryou.com/youngchampion
MORE than £4,000 has been raised by cepted a cheque to value of £600 for the End of support for
Dorchester’s two Rotary Clubs as they benefit of the Communication Stroke 20 years of enjoying flowers to be
toured the town with their Santa sleigh Club.
in the run-up to Christmas. He said that the money would be well celebrated with five-day festival free early buses
The volunteers visited a succession of spent on communication aids needed to
streets from Fordington to Poundbury assist those who have suffered a stroke.
over eight nights. Lorraine Wong, the President of the SUPPORTfor free bus travel for pensioners
OWERMOIGNE Flower Club is planning wanted to learn more about arranging flow-
Cheques from the annual fundraising Dorchester Casterbridge Club and Keith before 9.30am in West Dorset is to stop in
a five-day event later in the year to celebrate ers. The group meet in Owermoigne Village
effort have now been presented. Bashford, the President of the Rotary April.
its 20th annual festival. Hall on the third Tuesday of each month and
Recipients included the Dorset and Club of Dorchester have both thanked West Dorset District Council has decided to
Held at Athelhampton House the event have a membership of about 60 with a
Somerset Air Ambulance, Cowden Care the people of Dorchester for their gen- end its subsidy for the service – but will put
will have the title - “The Roaring 20’s”. catchment of about a 20 mile radius from
Farm and many other Rotary supported erosity. money aside to help those who need to travel
Most of the club’s members will take part Owermoigne.
charities. Lorraine and Keith said: “Both clubs for medical and other important appoint-
in helping, using tips and training gleaned Club meetings include floral demonstra-
At a recent meeting of the Dorchester support many local charities and com- ments.
from club meetings to produce displays for tions by professionals and members, to vis-
Rotary Club, Tim Scarrisbrick of the munity activities in the town but it is To continue full support for the scheme was
the house and gardens. Over the years the iting speakers, organised visits to gardens
Dorchester Communication Stroke Club only the continued support and help estimated to cost £46,000 a year.
club has collected over £17,250 for local and flower shows, club competitions and
gave a talk on the difficulties of living from the town's residents that make it all Councillors heard that for those living in
charities from the annual flower festival. very popular workshops. Members often
and adjusting to life after a stroke. The possible. Particular thanks are given to towns and villages where the next bus was
This year the charity collection is for The decorate their village churches and halls for
subject was timely bearing in mind the the organisations that support Rotary after 10.30am would still be entitled to ride
Dorset Kidney Fund. festivals and weddings. The club also puts
recent stroke suffered by the BBC’s An- and make this particular charity for free before 9.30am.
Owermoigne Flower Club was formed in on displays at the Dorset Arts and Crafts Ex-
drew Marr and also that suffered by a fundraising possible. They include Wes- £10,000 will be put aside to help provide
1979 as a side shoot to the Owermoigne hibition and the Salisbury Cathedral Flower
local Rotarian. sex FM, Dorset Cereals, Galton Garden transport for those who need it before 9.30am
Horticultural Society for members who Festival.
At the end of the meeting Tim ac- Centre and Beauchamps.” for medical and other key appointments.