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www.viewfromonline.co.uk PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Issue 132 Thursday, January 26 2012
Budget ‘black hole’
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STORM clouds are looming over Weymouth and Port- by Harry Walton “In simple terms, the action we took joining with West
land’s finances which could be facing a budget “black Dorset has dealt with current storm clouds, but there is an-
hole” of nearly £1 million for 2013-2014. [email protected] other one heading our way in 2013-2014 and we have to
Current finances in Olympic year couldn’t be more pos- have our heads up for that.
itive with a bold budget planned for 2012-2013 which of- “This is because the projected budget for Weymouth and
He said: “We have achieved the 2012-2013 budget pro-
ficers say will see no council tax increase and no cuts to Portland for 2013-2014 shows a shortfall of up to £900,000
posals through savings from our partnership with West
services. based on best estimates.
Dorset which will see both authorities share £2.5 million
But finance director Jason Vaughan explained that the “That will definitely be a year when most councils will
savings over the coming year.
situation more than a year ahead was very different. be struggling to balance the books because of changes to
Government funding streams for grants.”
Body found in the water at nature reserve He added that the situation was so serious that council-
lors have already agreed to set up a working group to look
at this potential financial problem in a year’s time and it
A MAN’S body has been found stances and police said the coroner brown zip up jumper and blue
will report back to the council’s management committee
floating in a Weymouth RSPB na- has been informed. jeans with black shoes. A pair of in October 2012.
ture reserve. The man is described as white, in light brown, wide framed specta- Mr Vaughan said: “We will then look at all options with
Police said they were appealing his late 50s to mid 60s, five feet cles were found in a coat pocket. a view to ensuring that Weymouth and Portland doesn’t
for public help in identifying the eight inches to five feet ten inches Police are appealing for anyone just face this financial challenge but takes all necessary
unknown man whose body was re- tall and of heavy build. He was steps to deal with it.
covered from the Lodmoor reserve clean shaven and had dark short re- who may know the identity of this “Our focus is very much on forward planning, not just
along Preston Road by officers from ceding hair with a bald patch. man to contact Dorset Police on the in 2013-2014 but for several years ahead of that as well
Dorset Police’s marine section. He was wearing a black water- non-emergency number 101 quot- because we believe it will be a very difficult period for the
There are no suspicious circum- proof coat with a hood over a ing incident number 20: 86. borough.”
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POSTMAN by day and comedian by night, Tom ■ WHAThave been your best and worst mo-
Glover, has just started his second year in stand
up comedy. ments on the stand up circuit?
The former View from Bridport reporter joined I used to be really worried about being heckled but ac-
the Royal Mail in December in a bid to find a day tually it’s much worse when people just aren’t paying
job that fitted in around his comedy exploits. Gig- attention. That happens from time to time, and it’s hor-
ging since 2010, Tom has appeared at venues rible, but there is not a lot you can do about it. My best
from Manchester to Brighton and closer to home moment was performing to a crowd of 200 in Stur-
is the resident compere of the Bridport Arts Cen-
minster Newton. I did a set full of material about the
tre's Comedy Cafe.
westcountry and they loved it. Afterwards people were
Tom, 24, has also recently launched his own
business The Comedy Circus, running one-off coming up to me, shaking my hand and telling me
comedy nights in venues across the west country. how much they enjoyed it. Those gigs are great be-
Last week Tom appeared on BBC One's Winter cause you are buzzing for hours afterwards.
Wipeout, crashing out in the first round.
The next BAC Comedy Cafe is this Friday, Janu- ■ WHENis the next BAC comedy cafe and what
ary 27th at 8pm. is it all about?
I set up the Comedy Cafe to give new acts a place to
■ DIDyou enjoy your TV debut on Winter Wipe- come and perform. For amateur stand up there is
out? ries is similar to writing jokes, you want to get to the nowhere to perform between Exeter and Bournemouth
It wasn't too cringeworthy, they could have made me point in as few words as possible. Some of my expe- so there was a gap in the market. Each month we have
look a lot worse. I was gutted to miss out on the sec- riences also appear in my act from time to time as five new acts and a professional headliner. Entry is
ond round by seven seconds though, and also I could- well. only £5 so it’s good value for money and you get to
n't believe they didn’t show me pole dancing with see some great new talent. Our next show is on Janu-
Amanda Byram (pictured right) acting as a makeshift ■ WHATkind of gigs have you been involved in ary 27th and my favourite headliner on the circuit,
pole, I think that would have made a few guys jeal- and where have you been performing? Wes Packer, will be performing.
ous. Every gig is different but more often than not I’ll be
6on in the middle sandwic0hed between the pros. I’ve ■ WHATadvice would you give to anyone who
■ HOWdid you end up getting into stand up gigged to two or three hundred in theatres but also to would like to have a go at stand up?
comedy? eight other comedians in a leisure centre function Just book an open spot and then worry about it after-
I’d always wanted to do it but never had the confi- wards. Once you’re on stage just be confident and
dence. The problem is, unlike most art forms, the only make sure you know what you're going to say, have
way to do it is in front of an audience and there is only material prepared. At the end of the day it’s only five
so much you can do to prepare. I did a few local am minutes of your life and whatever happens you prob-
dram shows to get some stage confidence, booked a ably won’t die, not literally anyway.
gig and then started writing material and practising it
in front of the mirror at home. ■WHICHthree famous people would you like to
have round for dinner?
■ WHATwas that first gig like? I would have Morrissey, the lead singer of The Smiths.
Terrifying. I was on last in the line-up so spent two He is the greatest songwriter of all time and such an
hours listening to the crowd getting more and more intriguing character. The other two people I’d have are
nervous. The actual performance was a bit of a blur Frank Skinner and Russell Brand, they’re my two
but I got some laughs and it was enough for me to SECOND favourite comedians and were both an inspiration to
want to try it again. It was only a five minute set, me to start comedy.
which seems like nothing now, but at the time it
seemed like forever.
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Society calls for twinning
Marathon meeting
signs to be reinstated
goes against Marsh
BOUNDARY signs at the by Harry Walton ident. All three vice-presi-
entrance to Weymouth dents, Alderman and Free-
should have the names of [email protected] man Roy Gainey, Deputy ONE of the most bizarre and ram- the meeting had enough infor- available and it would “do down”
its twin towns put back on Mayor Councillor Mar- bling debates in Weymouth and mation to reach a decision and future generations if the Marsh
them. ety’s annual meeting by The meeting heard that, garet Leicester and Alder- Portland council history ended argued over whether that deci- lost out on QE II designation.
That is the opinion of founder member Michel while the new relief road man Peter Rendall, were without anything being sion should be made at manage- Councillor John Birtwistle
Weymouth and Portland- Hooper-Immins. sign omits Weymouth and re-elected. changed. ment or full council. urged colleagues to be sure what
Louviers Twinning Soci- It emerged that the soci- Portland’s twin towns, they Alderman Rendall At issue was a Notice of Motion Proceedings became so con- they were actually debating and
ety’s new chairman Cath ety has now written to are both still retained on thanked retiring chairman by the Labour group challenging fused that Weymouth and Port- Councillor Dominic Lonsdale
Irving, who wants signs county chief executive western and eastern ap- Ted Nicklin for all his a management committee deci- land Mayor Councillor Graham earned a burst of laughter when
showing French town Lou- David Jenkins asking proach signs at good work for the society sion not to back designating the Winter, who was chairing the he said: “Perpetuity is a very long
viers and German town when the old sign will be Charlestown and White over many decades and Marsh area in Weymouth as a meeting, called a five minute time....even longer than some
Holzwickede to be put on put in place with further Horse Hill. proposed he should be- Queen Elizabeth II Field as part of “comfort break” to allow legal people have spoken tonight!”
the new relief road. action, probably with the The annual meeting come an Honorary Life celebrations for the Queen’s Dia- clarification to be given. He warned against locking an
She said: “We find it very Holzwickede Twinning elected Cath Irving as its Member. Members agreed mond Jubilee this year. When the dust had settled it area into one usage “for the next
disappointing that the wel- Society, being considered new chairman with the and Mr Nicklin became Proposer Councillor Kate emerged that a vote could be thousand years” because it would
come sign that was taken once Mr Jenkins’ reply is Mayor, Councillor Graham only the second honorary Wheller argued that the Marsh taken on the night and it nar- “cripple the ability” to redesign
down from the Ridgeway received. Winter, reaffirmed as pres- member in recent years. was important open space used rowly opted to uphold manage- the town in 200 years time and
proclaiming that we are
by all age groups and residents ment’s decision not to include “the future will curse us for re-
twinned with Louviers and
across the borough and it should the Marsh in the list. moving that flexibility”.
Holzwickede has not been
have been included in a list Management chairman Coun- Councillor Wheller summed up
replaced. It is very impor-
which did include Redlands in cillor Mike Goodman said he was and urged members to preserve
tant to us and them.
Weymouth and Sweethill and concerned at designating the the Marsh for future generations.
“Every town we pass has
The Grove on Portland. Marsh as a QE II Field “in perpetu- She added: “Let our grandchil-
the names and symbols of
their twin towns clearly But those taking part in the de- ity”, but Councillor Lucy Hamilton dren benefit from a decision we
displayed on a boundary bate and those listening to it be- said she welcomed a chance to are brave enough to make
sign. The society calls on came increasingly bewildered as give the Marsh QE II Field status. tonight.”
Dorset County Council to exchanges wandered off the sub- Councillor Kevin Hodder said The meeting then narrowly
recognise their mistake and ject, became involved with that Redlands was at full capacity voted against the Marsh being
do the right thing in restor- amendments, queried whether and needed the Marsh to be designated.
ing the original sign recog-
nising the borough’s
longstanding twinning
with Louviers and
Holzwickede."
The new A354 Welcome
to Weymouth sign, which
omits Louviers and
Holzwickede, was called
into question at the soci-
(cid:0)WEYMOUTH & Portland Mayor Councillor Gra-
ham Winter (left) congratulates Cath Irving on be-
coming chairman of the Weymouth-Louviers
Society. Retiring chairman and newly-elected Hon-
orary Life Member Ted Nicklin is on the right.
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MP outlines ‘Big Society’ vision
Announcements WEST DORSET|WESTDorset MP, Mr Letwin said apart from any- doing it for yourself…people have
Oliver Letwin, has outlined a future thing else decisions taken at lower the capacity to take the future in their
where local councils have a smaller levels were more likely to be the cor- own hands.”
role to play and volunteers will do rect ones because those involved Mr Letwin cited local examples
more. would understand what was needed where villages had taken over their
He said that in a world where there in a real and practical way. pubs and shops, where self-help
SOPHIE HALFORD Happy 16th Birthday 'D'! was increasing scepticism about all “They know, almost instinctively, groups thrived and where organisa-
Happy 16th birthday. forms of authority and bureaucracies what is important and what can wait. tions like First Responders operated,
Proud to be your sister. people increasingly wanted to take They don’t operate on theory, but on not because councils and other au-
Love from Adam
control of their lives. a practical level.” thorities acted, but because they
and Dan xx Love you! Mae xxx His “Big Society” vision was out- He said what was important was failed to act.
lined to many of the people who he “social capital” where people had a The MP, during questions, said that
JODIE PAUL RUFFELL said the public were increasingly sense of community and place where people would have to be freed from
Happy 18th birthday! Happy 30th birthday. Have wary of – including local council of- they felt a stake in what was happen- some of the law and regulation
Love you lots, Nan a great party!!Love Gez ficials each earning well in excess of ing and were part of it, rather than which prevented action in communi-
and Grandad & Goose XXX average local wages, and other pub- something which was being imposed ties.
lic sector leaders. by bureaucrats. He said that feeling He pledged that the Government
The Dorset Stakeholders event at of belonging and involvement mat- would be reviewing health and
MAY PULMAN DONNA & TIM DREW
Herrison Hall, Charlton Down had tered more than efficiencies. safety laws and the way in which
Have a wonderful 90th Congratulations on the safe been earlier marked by a series of “It allows people to conquer prob- Criminal Record Bureau checks
arrival of Danica. 19\01\12. Lots
birthday on 30th Jan. professionals so unable to speak to lems for themselves, better than gov- were carried out to make it easier for
of love Mum, Dad, Kayleigh,
Love Geoff & Helen x x James & Adam xxxxx time that the entire session where ernment and bureaucracies, and it people to help and volunteer in their
they could be questioned about their also achieves a sense of pride in own communities.
DAISY PARKMAN HOLLIE BECKETT work and proposals had to be
scrapped.
HapLpoyv eb ifrrtohmda Gy r-a 3n nyey,ars. JaHnaupapryy 12s0t 1b2ir. tLhodvaey Gorna n2 7atnhd In his keynote speech Mr Letwin Keeping business local
Grandad and Uncle Kenny, Grandad Beckett and was critical of what he described as
Molly and Peggy Uncle James highly centralised organisations
WEYMOUTH| NEARLY 100 busi- “We have had so much interest
which, he said, often took the wrong
ANTONY ASHWELL JESSICA WHEELER decisions, at the wrong level. nesses packed in to Redlands Com- that we are already planning a sim-
munity Sports Hub in Weymouth ilar event in Dorchester in the sum-
Happy 16th birthday on “We cannot go on expecting high
Happy birthday from all your January 25th. Lots of love, Mum, quality public services unless we ac- for a networking event. mer.”
friends at Bridport Disabled Dad, Kirsty, Deago, Nanny and cept taxing people more,” and he Co-organiser Nick Stubbs said:
Carers and Friends Club xx Grandad Spiller and family said that was no longer an option. “The day was to build awareness of
MICHELLE WILLIAMS JODIE He said the idea of operating at a local businesses so they can trade
very local level with what he de- locally for decent supplies instead
Happy birthday to a Happy birthday. Love you scribed as “dispersed responsibility” of going outside Dorset.
special mum. Lots of love, loads, Mum, Paul, Cassie was not a new concept. “Our motto is Keep Business Local
Ethan and Aidan xx and Hanna “There are overwhelming argu- and we had everything here today
ments for finding ways of moving from engineering and first aid to
SOPHIE HALFORD 'D' aka CHARLIE ELLIS the centre of responsibility down- charities and pies!
Happy 16th birthday on HOOLE 16 today!!! wards and outwards to communities, “It just put into perspective how
The most awesome young to the people who know their place huge the range of outlets is locally ■Smiles from Lucy Benham on the
29th January. Lots of love man I know. Love you better than anyone.” for businesses to choose from. Sunny Days stand
from Mum and Dad xx sunshine ~ Mum xx
DANIEL: Congratulations
‘BEAKER’
on passing your
drivers test first (MATTHEW GALE)
time! All our love, Happy 45th Birthday!
Mum, Dad and Emily xxx From all the workers
MUSH GALE JENNA-MARIE
Happy birthday! From KING
Barry and the Gang Happy birthday for 22nd
January. Hope you had a
Happy 18th Birthday BUSTA lovely weekend baby girl.
January 27th Loads of love, Mum, Dad,
From Mum, Stuart, Ma(cid:1)hew, Ryan, Max, Scarpie and all
Rhianne and Lorrayne the family xxx
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Inquiry backs rejection
of old fire station flats
A PUBLIC inquiry inspector has backed by Harry Walton
planners’ decision to refuse permission for
a controversial development of 52 retire- [email protected]
ment apartments at Weymouth’s old fire
station. ing conditions of the future occupiers of
John Wild dismissed two appeals by de- flat four due to the poor outlook and my
veloper McCarthy & Stone Retirement findings on the matters of air quality and
Lifestyles and Dorset Fire and Rescue noise add to my overall concerns regard-
Service made at the inquiry into the site ing living conditions.”
off Boot Hill last December. He concluded: “I have found that the
He said: “The removal of the views of proposed retirement apartments would
the cascade of roofs and the scale and cause significant harm to conservation
mass of the curved crescent element of the area interests and, if the existing buildings
proposed development in such close prox- were to be demolished, there would be no
imity to the listed properties in High West suitable replacement with planning per-
Street, added to the blurring of the hori- mission.
zontal emphasis provided by the fire sta- “As a result there would be an unsightly
tion, cannot in my view be seen as gap within the conservation area. Such a
preserving or enhancing the conservation gap would neither preserve nor enhance
area or the setting of the listed buildings the character or appearance of the conser-
within it.” vation area, and would be visually more
Mr Wild added that the appellants had unsightly than the existing buildings even
produced evidence to show that building were they to be secured to prevent intrud-
fewer flats would render the development ers.”
unviable while dismissing their appeal Weymouth, Portland West Dorset plan-
was likely to result in a vacant secured ning team leader Debbie Redding said: “It
building in a prominent location, but he is nice to have our original decision up-
said these factors did not outweigh his held by the inspector.
findings on the conservation area impact. “The scheme was unacceptable for such
Outdoor amenity space quality would be a sensitive site particularly with regard to
“satisfactory”, he said, but he added: “I the conservation area and nearby listed
conclude that the proposed development buildings.”
would be seriously detrimental to the liv-
Get on your bike to make breakfast!
PEOPLE are being invited to make their
own breakfast smoothie by pedalling a bi-
cycle to power a blender.
One in six people never eat breakfast, so
the Value House at Wyke Regis, Wey-
mouth, decided to encourage its customers
to shake up their wake up and start the
morning with a tasty, healthy breakfast.
The bike blend is part of celebrations for
Farmhouse Breakfast Week which runs
until January 28th.
Store manager Lee Mitchell said: “The
word breakfast literally means 'breaking
the fast'.
“We think that having a good breakfast
is an important message to get across to
families, so we’ve developed a unique way
for people to power their way to producing
their own healthy breakfast smoothie by
adapting an old bike and cross trainer into
a human powered smoothie bike.
“It’s a fun way to get the message across
that breakfast can be fun and you can try
new ideas to get your family inspired to eat
in the mornings.”
For breakfast ideas and nutritional advice (cid:0)VALUE HOUSEassistant Marc Nor-
visit www.shakeupyourwakeup.com. rington on the breakfast bike blender
Planning your wedding day?
LYME Regis is considered to be one of Prima Moda Brides, of Ilminster.
the most romantic places in the world – so Prior to the fashion show, No 22 Hair
it’s fitting that couples who are planning Boutique, from Honiton, will be giving
to get married will be converging on the hair make-up demonstration (11 am to
Pearl of Dorset this weekend. 2.30 pm).
The Lyme Regis Wedding Fair will take Although the main road through Lyme
place on Saturday and Sunday (January Regis is closed for essential repairs to the
28thand 29th) and two venues in the town Guildhall, there is a diversion in place
– the Marine Theatre and the Woodmead which takes traffic into the town centre
Halls. with ample parking in close proximity to
The Wedding Fair is being organised by the Marine Theatre. The Woodmead Halls
Lyme Media & Events Limited, publish- in Hill Road also has extensive parking.
ers of the View From and Weekender se- Jerry Ramsdale, managing director of
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East Devon and South Somerset. enced exhibition organiser, said: “We have
Thirty companies from all over the advertised the Wedding Fair extensively
South West, specialising in providing throughout West Dorset, East Devon and
services for that special day, will be ex- South Somerset and we are looking for-
hibiting at the Wedding Fair, which will ward to welcoming couples from all over
be open from 11 am to 4pm on each day. the South West to the event. “
One of the highlights of the event with It is hoped to make the Lyme Regis
be a wedding fashion show at the Marine Wedding Fair an annual event.
Theatre at 2.30pm on Sunday staged by Entry to the Wedding Fair is free.
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January 26 2012 viewfromonline.co.uk
Swimmers give local charities a boost
Merger savings to reach £2million
WEST DORSET| SAVINGSbeing achieved by merg-
ing services at West Dorset and Weymouth and Port-
land councils should help protect frontline services.
by Trevor Bevins
The two authorities believe that £1.15million of on
going savings have so far been achieved and could [email protected]
reach £2million a year.
A report shows that almost £1million has been
DORCHESTER|THECounty Hospital’s breast screening
saved in staff and management costs since the appeal was among the charities to benefit from the Dorch-
scheme was approved in June 2010. Other savings ester’s annual Swimarathon.
have come from sharing IT services, sharing audit Dorchester Lions, who organise the event, presented
costs and through reducing staff benefits. cheques totalling almost £3,000 to 22 charitable groups
“This is an innovative and ambitious project and I at a ceremony at the Poet Laureate.
am pleased with the savings that have been made so Amongst the main recipients was the hospital’s BOOST
far,” said Chief Executive for both authorities, David appeal, which has been trying to raise £500,000 for a new
Clarke. digital mammography machine.
By the end of the process around 70 staff posts will Hospital chief executive Jean O’Callaghan, was at the ■RECIPIENTSfrom local organisations at the presentation from Dorchester Lions Swimarathon. Centre
have been shed, mostly through natural turnover event to collect the appeal’s share. are President Derrick Buswell who is sharing the cheque with County Hospital chief executive Jean
and voluntary redundancies, although it is now She said that as a result of the success of the appeal, O’Callaghan
thought that up to 20 jobs may have to go through which has raised £450,000 since February last year, the
a compulsory scheme. hospital has gone ahead and ordered the machine. Lings team. of 36 Top Trumps educational card games which will
At Dorset County Council the authority says it is on She said: “We are delighted, the order’s in, and it should A special certificate was also presented to Helen Ken- help with reading and communication skills.
be in use in April or May. nett whose Lings team has supported the Swimarathon This autumn’s Swimarathon, which will be the 30th, is
the way to achieving its £28million savings target in
“It will replace a machine which, by modern standards, for a number of years. expected to be held in the town’s new swimming pool,
the current financial year – but a further £15.2million is now very much out of date.” The presentation evening also included a £400 donation currently under construction alongside the existing
will have to be achieved in 2012-13. Lions President Derrick Buswell said the Swimarthon, from the Lions to buy therapeutic play materials for chil- Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre.
which was held in October, saw 26 teams taking part, be- dren on Kingfisher Ward at the hospital and a donation Developers Leadbitters sponsored this year’s event.
Gypsy sites dropped tween them clocking up 2,803 lengths.
“A number of teams have supported the Swimarathon
WEST DORSET| FOURlocations in Weymouth and for many years – these include Helen Kennett’s team Sparkle cash to help good causes
West Dorset have been dropped from the consulta- from Henry Lings, the Rusty Swimmers and Thornlow
tion into gypsy and traveller sites. School. It was also rewarding to see new teams taking
The exercise continues until next month to identify part – old and new participants alike can take satisfaction WEYMOUTH| CHRISTMAS may Sparkle chairman Ryan Hope groups as we can.
adequate sites for the county’s gypsy and traveller from the fact that their contributions have helped to sup- have gone but the goodwill con- said the money came from stall- “We want to support those who
populations. port good causes in the local community,” said Mr tinues and organisers of the Wey- holder pitches, raffle proceeds and need help.
Comments on the proposals can be made via the Buswell. mouth Christmas Sparkle are street collections while sponsor- “The committee will consider all
dorsetforyou.com website. As in previous years half of the proceeds were donated inviting charities and good causes ship from Synergy Housing also applications before making a de-
The locations which have been dropped are South to organisations nominated by the swimmers, with the to apply for a share of the money kept costs down and has helped cision and the money will be dis-
Buckland Farm, Coldharbour; the former petrol sta- other 50 per cent being used for Lions charities. In all a they raised. the committee to hand over a tributed at a presentation
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corns Pre-School which won £25; Lion Kevin Watts but the late night shopping and Christmas Sparkle now behind us made via email to Ryan-
If you have a story for whose team gave their £50 prize to the BOOST appeal entertainment extravaganza still we’re now looking to share out the [email protected] by
and the Dorchester YMCA who won an extra £100. raised £2,500, which was £1,000 money among good causes. writing to 108 Norfolk Road, Wey-
Dorchester or Weymouth phone A certificate to the highest individual fundraiser was more than the inaugural event in “We’re hoping to make a differ- mouth DT4 OPR. The deadline for
our newsroom on 01297 446057 presented to Ray Wilson who was raising money on be- 2010. ence to as many individuals and applications is January 31st.
half of Dorset Advocacy and was a member of the Henry
viewonline24/7 Weymouth news Thursday 7
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Businesses gen up on
Nominate an Olympic hero
Olympic regulations WEYMOUTH| and Portland residents nity an opportunity to enjoy the sailing
are being asked to nominate community action from the Nothe Gardens.”
heroes to receive Olympic sailing tick- The gardens, which overlook the sail-
ets. ing courses, will offer a unique atmos-
WEYMOUTH| BUSI- by Harry Walton A pair of tickets will be given to 35 phere and excellent vantage point for
NESSES and members of people who have made a difference to 4,600 spectators each day during the
the public have had a [email protected] their area. Olympic sailing events.
chance to explore and ask The council would like those who live A free live site on Weymouth beach
questions about transport, smoothly during the ble or home helps but he in the borough to nominate someone with two giant screens will allow a fur-
outdoor trading and adver- games. warned that the penalty for they think has made a significant con-
ther 15,000 spectators without tickets to
tising regulations for the “There are restrictions on drivers infringing the tribution towards the local community,
enjoy the sailing action with live com-
Olympics. businesses but it is all clearway would be £200. has undertaken charitable work or ac-
More than 450 people about business as usual He added that it was also complished any other personal achieve- mentary by the BBC.
packed into Weymouth and we were here today to important to ensure that ments which deserve recognition. A host of other activities such as the
Pavilion Ocean Room for help smooth the way.” seafront restrictions were Nomination forms are available on- Bayside Festival and Maritime Mix –
two Going for Gold events County 2012 roads and enforced but also that the line at www.dorsetforyou.com/lon- London 2012 Cultural Olympiad by the
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and Trading Standards and such as “Portland will be ing goods to altering staff 221336.
they deal with the look and closed” and said it was im- arrival and departure times Among questions asked
feel of the town, crowd portant to keep traffic and walking or cycling to by members of the public
safety and ambush market- flowing along the A354 work. were would the Stone Pier 24 hour car service
ing through illegal adver- Dorchester-Portland route A flood of questions remain accessible, would
tising. which would be a clear- from the floor included beach rides including don-
“We hope that businesses way from 7am-9pm with how car parking would be keys still be available and
which turned up today no stopping or waiting used and how park and would all the beach be
were able to realise what during the games period. ride season ticket holders open during the games.
they can and can’t do and There would be excep- would be affected while The answer was “yes” to
what they need to do en- tions such as the vulnera- Councillor John Birtwistle all the queries.
able their businesses to run said businesses needed People were also told
Crown Hotel hosts Weldmar coffee morning
(cid:0)WEYMOUTH| A COF-
FEE morning in aid of
Weldmar Hospicecare
Trust was held at the
Crown Hotel in Wey-
mouth.
A variety of stalls were
on offer from tombola
and cakes to crafts,
books, DVDs, CDs and
cushions.
Organiser Pat Scarlett
said: “We had a lot of
people come in because
this was a good cause.
“We would particularly
like to thank the Crown
Hotel because they do-
nated the room, the cof-
fee and biscuits free of Offices in Portland
charge to help us.”
Pat added that they 01305 821 600
were also appealing for
gardening, general tools
and other general gar-
den and shed bric-a-brac
for Weldmar’s store at and Weymouth
Oxford Court on Wey- If you have a story for Weymouth
mouth’s Granby Indus- 01305 777 777
trial Estate. contact Harry Walton on 01305 787843
Pictured right is Pat
or [email protected]
Scarlett at the coffee
morning
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where old meets new where you have the op-
and contemporary fit- tion of taking the hotel
tings blend seamlessly rooms for your guests ac-
with majestic period fea- commodation and hav- Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th January 2012
tures.
ing live music or a DJ.
There are 14 comfort-
able guest rooms – all The Mariners is excited 11am ~ 4pm
to announce that they
ensuite – and many have
are hoping to have a Civil
inspiring views of the Marine Theatre & Woodmead Halls, Lyme Regis
Ceremony License by
sea.
Nestled in the heart of early 2012. This will mean
ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED?
the town, the Mariners they will soon be able to
Hotel is an idyllic setting host your actual wed-
for your wedding and it is ding ceremony in this Do you live in Devon, Dorset
credited with an AA idyllic location.
or South Somerset?
The
Mariners
HOTEL
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
Hotel and Award Winning Restaurant & RESTAURANT
LYME REGIS as you dream it will be.
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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
The Mariners hotel is a privately owned fourteen bedroom coaching inn built
ceremony, making sure everything will run
in the 17th Century, and steeped in Lyme’s Fossiling and Literary history. This
period property is bursting with character, charm and friendly atmosphere effortlessly on the day.
and is the perfect setting for your Wedding or Civil Partnership.
For more information and
Separate restaurant, private gardens and a heated open
‘Breeze House’ mean you can enjoy dining overlooking the
Jurassic Coast all year round. to register visit
Our chefs can tailor a menu to suit any taste and budget,
www.lymeevents.co.uk
from finger buffets to sumptuous five course meals.
Choose from locally sourced fresh fish from the
Lyme Bay and meat from West Country farms, home-
For more details please call
made desserts and locally brewed beer and cider.
Ed on 01297 446156 or email
Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3HS t: 01297 442 753
[email protected]
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