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Bright new future for
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ATREASURE by Harry Walton “Once we get the new would be perfect timing have is an exhibition area
trove of unseen and larger museum, ahead of the Olympics.” on the first floor.
exhibits will sur- which will take up most Mr Dalton said it was a “This will give the mu-
face when Weymouth als for the new site could fully be able to put on of the second and third unique opportunity to seum an opportunity to
Museum gets a new home double its display area. show a vast array of ob- floors at Brewers Quay, transform museum dis- put on a varied pro-
in the redevelopment of Chairman Roger Dalton jects that no one has seen all that will change. plays using the latest gramme of arts, crafts and
Brewers Quay. said this would unlock for years.” “We hope to be able to technology funded by a heritage exhibitions to
Museum plans form part hundreds of exhibits Mr Dalton explained have display areas from £300,000 grant from site
promote the museum and
of a major £15 million re- which the museum was that, if Brewers Quay re- the Jurassic Coast to, for developers brewers Quay
development of the site currently forced to keep development proposals the first time, Weymouth LLP with another the cultural offerings
which includes ideas for in store.. are carried through and during the Second World £200,000 hoped for in within the entire complex.
an 85-bedroom hotel, Among a host of items completed, then the new War. heritage grants. “The museum’s future
space for wet weather at- which would be dusted look museum area would “These are very exciting He added: “This money really is very bright and it
tractions, restaurants, bars off and put on display have a secure future for at times for the museum will help give Weymouth will also be the first time
or cafes, eight residential would be everything from least 25 years. and, if all goes well, our the best museum of its that the museum has been
and five holiday apart- an ammonite to parts of a He added: “At the mo- new site could be open type in Dorset. self-financing with its
ments and at least a dozen German Messerschmitt ment our exhibits have to and taking visitors by “Another unique attrac- own small café and
shCouprsr.ent museum dis- figHhet eard.ded: “It will be a bche rpoancokleodg iicna lw itohr dneor retaol summer 2012 which tion the museum will shop.” CC AA RRPPEETTSS
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‘Bitterly disappointed’ by Olympic
Bridge in need of repair
ENGINEERS are trying to identify the cause of a “se-
vere” problem with Weymouth’s Town Bridge.
committee’s lack of consultation
County engineers are investigating why the steel
deck plates of the bridge are lifting. Principal bridge
engineer John Burridge said: “The problem with the
deck plates has become fairly severe.
“We need to investigate the causes which will re-
A SToRm in an olympic by Harry Walton rage” had been used and it compromise” in exchange “Should the proposal quire us to temporarily remove a number of plates
teacup has erupted over was “appalling” that a for the Nothe ticketed progress to the stage of a and examine the supporting structural sections. Un-
plans to use Weymouth’s highly valuable piece of event. planning application later fortunately, this cannot be done without restricting
Nothe Gardens as a tick- much more consultation council looking after its as- real estate was effectively Chief executive David this year LoCoG would, traffic.
eted venue and viewing and much more involve- sets rather than residents being handed over for Clarke said it was the first as it has always done in the “This inspection will tell us what the cause of the
area for sailing events. ment with ward council- while Councillor Howard nothing. time in olympic history past, consult with local rperpoabilresm fo irs t ahned s pwriilnl gal.”low us to schedule permanent
Angry comments were lors. Legg said LoCoG didn’t Council general manager that sailing was consider- stakeholders and the local Work is due to be completed later tomorrow (Fri-
directed at the London or- one such councillor was seem to understand what it Simon Williams said there ing a ticketed venue. community prior to sub- day), but until then traffic management will be in
ganising Committee of the John Birtwistle who furi- was to work with local had been talks with groups He added: “LoCoG mitting an application for place so the work can be carried out safely with two-
olympic Games over ously denounced the “deal people. such as the Friends of the have clearly not been as consideration. way lights operating across the bridge.
“lack of consultation” for stitched up by council offi- He added: “Before we Nothe Gardens but it had sensitive as they could
“This will offer the op-
proposals to use the Nothe cers with LoCoG”, were even asked about the been the end of November have been in letting the portunity for the local Boot Hill one way again
for viewing olympic sail- adding that many residents availability of the Nothe before the council had re- local community know
community to view the
ing during July and August were “vehemently op- we were asked if wanted ceived LoCoG’s formal what was happening and I
2012. posed” to the Nothe being tickets!” request to use the Nothe. will give them the message proposals and comment on DRIVERS using Weymouth’s Boot Hill route will have
A meeting of Weymouth a ticketed venue. Those tickets could cost He added that LoCoG that they have to do more them. to cope with one-way traffic again until January 24th.
and portland council’s He said residents had £20-£50 per day for an were happy for consulta- public consultation.” “All feedback on the Dorset County Council said the return to one-way
management committee never been asked for their area capable of taking tion with residents about He said it was better to plans will be considered traffic was being made in a last push to get the new
accepted that the authority opinion and there had to be 4,600 spectators, generat- the details if the council have a controlled venue in before the application is junction works finished.
hisaed tgoi vdeon aa lwl riitt tecno uplrdo mto- bmeocraeu s“ed etom pouctr aitni ca irneppuotr”t imnigl liroenv.enue of up to £3.4 agCreoeudn cthilel onre xmt isktaeg Ge.ood- paplapcreo vanedd mtheims bseurbs jfeicnta ltloy suTbhmei ttsepdo.”kesman added RanoDdaud rW.inygk eth Rise pgeisri oisd h naovritnhgb otou nuds etr aLfafince frhoomu sPeo rRtolacnkds
make the games a success. to the meeting that use of Councillor Christine man highlighted the worth more consultation with that all councillors had Boot Hill was reopened to two-way traffic at the
But many members felt the gardens was “an ac- James said she was “bit- of LoCoG organising the ward councillors over been invited to meet start of December to help residents access Weymouth
the way LoCoG had gone ceptable balance” in the terly disappointed” at Nothe instead of the bur- Nothe olympic and para- LoCoG staff in october town centre in the run up to Christmas, but continu-
about its Nothe proposals overall picture was “stun- LoCoG’s lack of consul- den falling on the council lympic use. to discuss potential use of ing work on remaining kerbs and islands was delayed
almost ignored local peo- ning arrogance”. tation with councillors and and said that getting a A spokesman for the Nothe nearly three by the extreme cold temperatures in December.
ple and the council, the Councillor Ian Roebuck residents “who just feel as “live site” big screen on LoCoG said later: months before manage- County strategic projects manager Matthew Piles
committee only agreeing agreed and said he was if they have been left out” the beach so people could “LoCoG takes it respon- ment committee consider- said: “We are now behind programme on this phase
to approve and support the concerned that the report while Councillor Roger view the sailing events sibilities in the local com- ation of the ticketing of works and we need to get it completed as soon as
idea provided there was might be perceived as the Allen said the word “out- there was “an excellent munity very seriously. venue proposal. possible. The only way to do that is to give the work-
ers greater access to the area by restricting traffic. It’s
also safer for the public.” Hope Square has also re-
Saving Sandsfoot for generations to come verted back to one-way traffic towards North Quay to
help local traffic access the town.
AN ImpoRTANTgrant of £194,700 has been awarded
for the restoration of Weymouth’s only scheduled ancient
monument.
Sandsfoot Castle was built in 1539 on the orders of
Henry VIII who feared possible invasion from Europe
because of his split from the Catholic Church.
The grant to restore the structure, which is coming from
the Heritage Lottery Fund, will not only preserve the cas-
tle but will provide a new walk platform around the in-
terior walls, interpretation panels and new floodlighting
to the perimeter of the structure.
once work is completed it will enable residents and
visitors to go inside the castle for the first time in
decades.
Weymouth and portland council and the Friends of
Rodwell Trail and Sandsfoot Gardens worked together
to submit a second round Lottery bid to stabilise, pre-
serve and monitor the structure of the castle and make it
safe for public access.
A successful first round bid in 2009 had yielded
£23,100 to enable a full specialist survey to be carried
out which established the extent of works and costs nec-
essary to stabilise and make the castle safe for visitor ac-
cess.
The survey, including a laser scan of the castle and cliff
face, along with a conservation and management plan
was submitted to the HLF in August 2010 to secure the
second round bid.
Friends chairman David Carter said: “We’re absolutely
delighted with the HLF’s decision to support the Sands-
foot Castle restoration project.
“our aim is to save the country’s only example of this
style of Tudor fortification from premature destruction
and to think that we’re actually going to achieve this is (cid:0)DELIGHTED: David Carter and parks development officer Tara Gooding tour Sandsfoot Castle
the best start to 2011 we could ask for.
“The Friends will continue to work in partnership with spokesman Councillor Roger Allen said: “The grant is said: “Sandsfoot Castle is one of Weymouth’s heritage
the borough council throughout the duration of the proj- fantastic news. The council’s parks team and the Friends treasures. Its importance to the community has been
ect and look forward to seeing the castle opened in 2012. of Rodwell Trail and Sandsfoot Gardens have worked to- demonstrated by the commitment of local people work-
“Sandsfoot is Weymouth’s only scheduled ancient gether for a number of years and their wholehearted com-
ing together to make plans for the castle’s restoration a
monument and I cannot stress too strongly how impor- mitment to all the projects they undertake has brought
tant this grant is. about many improvements to both the Rodwell Trail and reality.
“We will be discussing the way forward at a public Sandsfoot Gardens. The success of this funding bid “We are proud to be able to offer our support to this
meeting in St Nicholas Church on monday, January 17th proves just how rewarding working in partnership with project which will ensure that Sandsfoot Castle can be
at 7pm.” the community can be.” explored and enjoyed by all for many generations to
Weymouth and portland culture and tourism Heritage Lottery Fund south west head Nerys Watts come.”
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Lauren Happy Birthday to our nan WDDC staff will be using where you can find others making the same journey as you every-
Cousins smaller trucks to follow the day. You can then offer to take turns driving, offer someone a lift, in
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Sue Bowditch.
Happy Birthday to routine rounds, and picking up to give you a lift.
trees from addresses where col- Joseph Rose shares a journey from Bridport to Dorchester several
my beautiful lections have been pre-booked. times a week. He said: “I realised that lots of people make exactly
Love from all your
daughter on 13th The trees are then taken to a the same journey as me every day. By car sharing I not only save
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Jan. Lots of Love,
grandchildren xxxx with the resulting mulch used the environment and help reduce congestion, too. For me it’s such
Mummy xxx as compost. a simple change and it has made a real difference to my bank bal-
Leader of WDDC Robert Gould ance. I don’t know why I didn’t do it before.”
said: “This is a great opportunity If the potential savings aren’t enough to lure you in, the website
Happy 2nd Birthday to recycle your tree and help is also offering £25 worth of high street vouchers to the 3,000th
Happy Birthday make Christmas more environ- member to sign up.
Amelia mentally friendly. Chris Hook, Dorset County Council’s workplace travel plan co-or-
Sue Bowditch, “Last year we stopped over 11 dinator, said: “Carsharedorset.com is approaching an exciting mile-
tonnes of Christmas trees going stone by signing up our 3,000th member.
From all at Bridport Rose, to landfill, which was a tremen- “The more people who sign up, the greater their chances of find-
dous effort by local people and ing a match. There are people all around the county making simi-
Disabled Carers and Love Esther, Jan, I’m sure we can do as well this lar journeys from home to work every day. If everybody shared
time around.” once a week, that would reduce commuter congestion by 10per
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sweetheart for 13th n move to ‘green’ offices businesses and other or- the number of vehicles Council leader, Robert
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January. Lots of love,
Dorset meet its climate Dorset reduce their car- training drivers to re- takes its role in the cli-
Mum, Dad and who sadly passed away on 9thJanuary 2009 change strategy - ac- bon emissions by 30 per duce fuel usage. mate change strategy
A much loved mother, Grandmother and
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More time given to
refuge campaigners
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating Flat occupants would already have
by Harry Walton
after councillors gave them more been in a refuge but would be those
time to complete a business case for not yet ready for independent living,
a new women’s refuge in Weymouth. Earlier she told the meeting that it so the flats would let them live indi-
The deadline for submitting final would have taken £100,000 to keep vidually without a high level of sup-
on running the old refuge, so a new
proposals for the future of the refuge port but with staff on site.
one had to be considered which
building looked like being extended She also highlighted a long ambi-
would fit in with available resources.
until February 28th. tion for emergency accommodation
She said they had spoken to many
But members of Weymouth and in Weymouth particularly where vic-
groups including other councils, doc-
Portland management committee ex- tims include a dependent male over
tors, community nurses and chil-
tended that to March 31st to give dren’s services. 16 years since such people currently
Mary Watson, Councillor Gill Taylor Talks are being held with Magna had to go to refuges or bed and
and other campaigners the best pos- Housing to buy the building and con- breakfast accommodation outside
sible chance to produce a solid busi- vert it into smaller units and Mrs Dorset which could split families up.
ness case. Taylor said it was now proposed to Councillor Amanda Legg proposed
Mrs Taylor said after the meeting: re-open the refuge as a half way extending the business case deadline
“We are delighted because this extra house with four or five individual flat until March 31st after which a report
month will give us the breathing units as short term move-on accom- would come back to the management
space we need to finalise details for modation to handle arrivals from committee in June and colleagues
a new refuge.” other refuges in the area. agreed.
Work begins to
No decision on discount
parking for residents
replace lights
COUNCILLORS have refused to back a discount
parking scheme for Weymouth and Portland resi-
on Esplanade
dents.
A management committee meeting opted in-
stead to wait until policy committee colleagues
reached a decision on a new approach to deal with
parking. WORKMEN have started to remove seafront lighting in
Chiarman Councillor Geoff Petherick said: “I per- Weymouth ready for new lighting to be installed.
sonally think we should be looking at the whole of The work paves the way for the county council to re-
the parking area. We should be reducing car park- place existing street lighting columns as part of its private
ing charges. finance initative scheme across the county.
“We spend £2 million a year on administering Other work will see new fittings installed on buildings
parking which to me is crazy. to take the white lights that are part of the street lighting
“We should not introduce a residents’ discount scheme on the Esplanade.
parking scheme but defer the matter for the policy Coloured lights strung between the lampposts on the
committee to look at.” Esplanade have been switched off since November be-
Councillor Peter Farrell said the council was “rein- cause of faults and the system has reached the end of its
venting the wheel” because it used to have a resi- life.
dents parking discount policy which was scrapped Removal of the lighting could be potentially hazardous
several years ago by the management committee. so safeguards have been put in place to ensure people’s
he said new proposals were “bitty, subject to safety, this being the best time to carry out such work
abuse and there are costs” and he urged colleagues when the number of people on the Esplanade is at its low-
to debate the issues properly this time “and stick est.
with it”. Weymouth and Portland special projects spokesman
Councillor Christine James said it was time to look Councillor Howard Legg said: “Work to remove the
at an overall discounted parking scheme for resi- lights had to be carried out as the street lighting columns
dents but that management should defer a decision to which they are attached are being replaced by Dorset
to allow policy colleagues to consider parking. County Council.
But Councillor Roger Allen said: “I am very nervous “I’m pleased to say that the Victorian columns are being
of apartheid between people who live here and preserved and will be used in the Greenhill Gardens area.
people who don’t.” The new lighting scheme for the Esplanade is made up
The meeting then voted against introducing a dis- of a number of elements and the work on the fittings for
count scheme and in favour of deferring the matter the new lighting to be hung from buildings is being car-
until policy colleagues’ decision was known. ried out at the same time.
“This will significantly enhance the illumination of the
Join the twinners
Esplanade.”
ThEWeymouth & Portland holzwickede Twining
Society will be holding their annual general meet- If you have a story or a photo for the
ing at Weymouth Council Offices on Monday, Jan- View from Weymouth & Portland
uary 24th at 7.30pm. please call Harry Walton on 01305 787843
New members are most welcome. or email [email protected]
Budget plans include freeze on council tax
COUNCILLORS are to be asked to was needed “so we have a better colleagues needed to look at ways
freeze council tax as part of £12 feel of the value of the things we are of “maximizing income including
million budget plans for Weymouth discussing”. all the tourism and leisure events we
and Portland in 2011-2012. Councillor Roger Allen said the run”.
Other ideas include harbour cash, Pavilion was “an ongoing chal- He then highlighted some good
Olympic news that £1.5 million
housing and capital programme lenge” which was not being helped
Government funding was available
measures, all of which must still be by an “appalling” website.
for the council as host venue to
approved by full council later this He said Weymouth and Portland
draw from to help them deal with
year. had good events expertise but the things such as extra street cleaning
Vice-chairman Councillor Mike borough often didn’t understand the and waste collection.
Goodman told a meeting of the value of its own services which The meeting then approved vari-
council’s management committee were brought to such events. ous budget recommendations which
that a review of council spending Councillor Peter Chapman said will now go before full council.
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Men and boys walk for Weldmar
DOZENS of men and boys put their by Harry Walton “What money we do raise today
best feet forward for the fifth annual from the walk will go towards pa-
sponsored walk in aid of Weldmar Walk organiser Sue Leighton said: tient care.”
Hospicecare Trust. “About 50 walkers took part. Weymouth and Portland Mayor
The seasonal circuit set off from “We had hoped for more and, be- Paul Kimber thanked walkers for
Weymouth Pavilion on a route cause of the response, we would be their efforts and then helped to offi-
which took in the Esplanade to the very interested to hear from men cially start the event.
Oasis Café at Preston and back for and boys about what kind of charity He said: “Weldmar is a cause I
six kilometre walkers or on to the event they would take part in to help have supported right through my
Riviera Hotel and back to the Pavil- raise funds for Weldmar. They can mayorship and it is so worthwhile.
ion for those doing the longer ten contact me on 01305 215320. All those taking part today deserve
kilometre walk. a big pat on the back.”
(cid:1)PSYCHING THEM UP: Weymouth and Portland mayor Paul Kimber talks to walkers.
(cid:1)WALKorganiser Sue Leighton, Weymouth and Portland Mayor Paul Kimber, Weldmar fundraising
director Caroline Nickinson and Weymouth Lions Club community service chairman Norman Apps
join those gathering at Weymouth Pavilion (cid:1) AND THEY’RE OFF: Organiser Sue Leighton the mayor sound the horn to start the walk
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Cars damaged by vandals
Chamber of
Weymouth
VANDALS went on a new year’s crime spree causing
damage to six vehicles on Portland in just one night.
commerce
Damage was caused to five unattended cars parked
weather along Castle Road and a motor home along Castle-
town.
secretary Police in Portland are appealing for anyone with in-
formation on the incidents which occurred during the
watch evening of December 31st, 2010, and early hours of Sat-
urday, January 1st, 2011, to come forward.
steps down Wing mirrors were broken off a black Fiat 500, a red
Peugeot 106, a blue Volkswagen Golf, a white Vauxhall
WEYMOUTH has just had its coldest Decem- van, and a blue Vauxhall Astra. The windows of a cream
ber on record. motor caravan were smashed.
Police Constable Nikki Grant-Jones, of Weymouth and
Minimum average temperatures could only reach by Harry Walton Portland police, said: “All six of these vehicles have sus-
an icy minus 0.3 Centigrade which was 0.1 lower tained needless damage that is both costly and time-
thOannl tyh feiv per edvaiyosu hs ardec toermd.peratures above zero and TRIBUTES have been paid to Michel Hooper- co“nI asmum aipnpge faolrin tgh efo vri cwtiimtnse stose rse, paanidr. anyone with infor-
there was heavy snow at the beginning of the Immins who has retired as secretary of Wey- mation about those responsible, to contact me as soon
month which forced Weymouth weatherman Bob mouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce as possible.
Poots to walk 13 miles from his home to the weather after more than five years in the post. “I would also urge anyone who noticed any suspi-
station and back to make his readings. He said the Weymouth-born freelance journalist Michel Hooper- cious activity in the Castle Road or Castletown areas on
last time this happened the previous observer was Immins is president of the Old Hardyeans, the old boys New Year’s Eve or during the early hours of New Year’s
snow bound was three days at the end of 1978 and association of Hardye’s School, and has many other Day to get in touch urgently.”
the start of 1979. interests which he said he intended to continue. Witnesses and anyone with information should call
More snow fell on the 17thand 18th, remaining for He is a governor of Dorset County Hospital NHS Dorset Police on 01305 222222 quoting incident num-
several days, while the month only produced Foundation Trust, a founder member of Weymouth (cid:1)MICHEL HOOPER-IMMINShas retired as sec- ber 1:423. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555
Louviers Society, a committee member of the Society
46.8mm of rain barely half the usual amount. It retary of Weymouth and Portland Chamber of 111.
of Dorset Men and a leading member of the Campaign
brought the annual total to 618.1mm or more than for Real Ale. He will also continue as a board member Commerce
133mm less than the 30-year average.
of Weymouth and Portland Partnership, the Dorset the best and hope the chamber can find somebody as
December sunshine was nearly 40 per cent more
Business Council and the Digital Dorset Taskforce. good as him to work so well for our town.”
than average at more than 71 hours, bringing the
Chamber president Nigel Reed said: “I respect Mr Hooper-Immins said: ““It is time to move on. I
annual total to 2,037 hours which was more than
Michel’s decision to stand down and note the impor- have enjoyed meeting and talking to many chamber
268 hours above the 30-year average.
tant role that he played in becoming secretary at a par- members over the last five and a half years.
Hail was recorded on the 18thwhile there were
ticularly difficult time. “I have taken the lead in a number of chamber proj-
only five days when ground frost was not recorded.
“He provided the consistency required and through- ects, notably the ever controversial issue of increasing
Winds were light during December with the top
out his time in office has always promoted the chamber parking charges and the introduction of street trading.
gust only reaching 24mph.
professionally and with integrity to the business com- “It has been most interesting to keep my ear to the
The average maximum temperature was 4C below
munity.” ground and follow the ups and downs of Weymouth
average at 5.3 degrees, the average minimum tem-
Chamber immediate past president George Afedakis and Portland commerce.
perature was 4.9C below normal at minus 0.4 of a
said: “I want to say thank you to Michel for all the help “There is no question that the Chamber of Commerce
degree, the average mean temperature was 4.4C
and nice work he did when I was president. Definitely is in a much stronger position now than when I took
below normal at 2.5C and the average sea temper-
the chamber will miss his hard work. I wish Michel all over as secretary in 2005.”
ature was 2.7C below average at 7.1C degrees.
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Keeping fit while having fun
The Christian Column
AS I SEE IT ...
by Harry Walton
by Geoff Treleaven
Looking inside PEOPLE looking to keep up New Year resolutions to
lose weight can do so through a new scheme in Wey-
mouth.
ALThOugh we cannot judge a sausage by The Park Community Centre dance mat project is free
its skin, we still make various judgments to all ages and offers an easy way to get fit and make
based on outside appearances. friends.
We tend to assess people by what we see on the A new computerised wireless 12-mat dance system lets
people exercise together at the Chelmsford Street site
surface without knowing what is within. If only
with participants following instructions from a computer
we took the time and trouble to get to know peo-
on a large screen linked to the mats.
ple better our conclusions might be different. So
Sessions are designed to burn 400-600 calories in an
often, folk are carrying problems we know noth- hour and work on co-ordination, balance, cardio vascular
ing about. activity and stamina.
If a doctor examined me with a stethoscope The project, which is jointly organised by the Water-
when I was a child, I wondered whether this side Community Forum and the Royal Crescent Surgery,
might enable him to read my thoughts! I now has three levels of difficulty for dancers as well as a
know better. But following a recent accident, I range of chart songs to suit all age ranges and music
had x-rays to check what was not certain from the tastes.
outside. Nowadays, we can be grateful for vari- Dancers can also see their scores to compare with their
ous ways of doing this without intrusive surgery. friends or to measure improvement in their own perform-
ance.
It was my hospital visit that made me think
Surgery practice manager Kate Meacham said: “We all
about the old problem of trying to discover from
know how important being active is in preventing obe-
the outside what is going on in the inside. Despite
sity, heart disease and other serious problems later in life
all the modern technology, we still have limita- but it’s not always easy to get enough exercise.
tions. “Everyone who has tried the mats has said just how These dance mats are widely recognised as offering an
But god does know what is inside – even our much fun it is but it also gets your heart beating a little alternative physical activity option for people of all ages
thoughts! (See Psalm 139:1-4) And he never bit faster. So not only is it a really good way to get up
in place of more traditional sports.”
makes a mistake. As Samuel of old was told: and active but you’ll have a great time doing it!”
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the She added that dance was a highly enjoyable way for The free sessions don’t need booking and are run by an
LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7) children to be healthy, burning energy, strengthening instructor and forum volunteers.
their bones and reducing the risk of developing obesity They are held every Friday with parents and toddlers
but also building confidence and interacting with others. from 11am-12.30pm with a crèche provided, adults only
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Promoting the borough at London’s boat show
WEYMOUTH and Portland has a stand at the fantastic opportunity to attract further invest- boost the local economy.
London International Boat Show for the sixth ment to the area by highlighting the borough’s “Attending the Boat Show complements all
year running. thriving marine industry and beautiful Jurassic the work we are doing to maximise investment
The event, which ends on Sunday, January coastline. opportunities presented to us as the sailing
16th, is expected to attract more than 122,000 The show is giving the council an opportu- venue for the 2012 Games.
visitors. nity to seek expressions of interest from boat
“At the show we are particularly keen to talk
The council and partners Dean and Reddy- owners who are planning to visit the harbour
with marine or other businesses looking to re-
hoff, Lloyds TSB, The Venue on Portland, during 2012, bringing significant benefits to
locate to a waterside environment, inward in-
Dorset County Council, Portland Port and the local economy.
vestors seeking development opportunities,
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Weymouth and Portland’s show stand is
and boat owners looking for a new or addi-
Academy are showing the world exactly what number F39 and economic development
makes the area a Destination for Marine Ex- spokesman Councillor Mike Goodman said: tional berth within our world class sailing wa-
cellence. “One of the major aims of our attendance is to ters.
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leading figures in the sailing community are is that makes our borough and county so amaz- and look forward to working together to make
visiting the show which the council said was a ing, in order to attract inward investment and the 2011 Boat Show a big success.”
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Prohibitive licence conditions stun rugby club officials
STUNNED officials said Wey- by Harry Walton and withdraw our general public li- Earlier the meeting heard that sents the Radipole ward containing
mouth Rugby Club was likely to cence because of the prohibitive na- there were a dozen objections to the the rugby club, described objections
withdraw its new operating licence ture of the conditions and the cost of licence change, several nearby resi- as “the tip of the iceberg”.
just moments after it was granted. soon be doubling their pitches at But initial delight at being granted implementing them. dents attending the meeting to He added that closing doors and
The club had successfully asked Monmouth Road from two to four their new licence turned to conster- “We feel the money would be bet- protest. windows to keep noise in would
Weymouth and Portland licensing which would also double mainte- nation when the sub-committee ter spent on community and youth One was Tony Griffin, a retired only turn the club into “the Black
sub-committee to change its current nance costs. spelt out strict conditions limiting sports under our existing club prem- Weymouth Police Chief Inspector, Hole of Calcutta”.
club premises licence to a general The club needed to boost income, operating hours and requiring other ises licence.” who said people already had to cope Members then went in to private
public licence despite strong objec- he said, so a general public licence measures including CCTV, door and He added that proposed 11.30pm with extensive noise. Residents had session for nearly and hour and a
tions from nearby residents fearful was seen as the way forward be- window alarms and regular staff closure times – the club can cur- to live with the club but, if council- half to debate the application before
of extra noise and disturbance. cause it would allow visitors to have training. rently stay open until 2am most lors decided to grant the licence all parties were called in to hear
Club chairman Glyn Arnold told a drink at the club – which can han- A grim-faced Mr Arnold said after nights — were too restrictive and change, there should be “strict con- chairman Councillor Hazel Bruce
the View that they faced £100,000 dle 200 people — without having to the meeting: “We are likely to con- “people would not come to us if we ditions”. say that the licence change was
annual running costs and would become a member. tinue with our club premises licence did that.” Councillor Bill White, who repre- granted “but with conditions”.
Society puts its house in order
Witnesses sought to Portland youths
chip shop damage arrested after brawl
A CRISIS meeting is to be held over Commission over governance of this with the London Organising Com-
the future of Weymouth Civic Soci- charity and, having looked at these mittee of the Olympic Games to
Four teenagers were arrested and two were
PolicEin Weymouth are appealing for informa- ety. concerns, it appears that there is suf- which other executive committee
charged following an evening of rowdy behaviour
tion after two windows were damaged at a fish Three members of the executive ficient justification for us to contact members were not invited.
in Easton Square on Portland.
and chip shop in the town. committee resigned last month be- you and offer some advice about the Mrs Bollam explained: “Only three
After being called by worried residents, police
The damage was caused at the Marlboro cause of alleged “serious doubts” trustees’ legal duties and responsibil- senior officers met LOCOG at their
arrived in riot gear to disperse a group of about
restaurant on St Edmunds Street at around about how the society was being ities towards the charity.” request because it was just an initial
10.50pm on Friday, December 31st, 2010. governed. All executive committee members exploratory meeting. 30 teenagers.
Police constable Mike Brown, of Weymouth po- So serious is the situation facing are trustees and hold very responsi- “There was never any intention to Violence broke out and damage was caused to
lice, said: “Two windows were smashed on New the organisation that an extraordi- ble positions with the society which make decisions at that stage nor a police car.
Years Eve. nary general meeting has now been operates two buildings with an in- could they without full executive Three youths and one teenage girl were ar-
“i am appealing for anyone who witnessed this called to deal with matters at which come of at least £200,000. committee approval. rested. A 19-year-old male from Portland was later
incident to contact me so that i can find out ex- five new executive members could Society president Pru Bollam said: “It is unfortunate that all this infor- charged with being drunk and disorderly in a pub-
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