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Academy is ‘inadequate’
say education inspectors
THE Isle of Portland by Trevor Bevins tion of two board mem- since 2011. allowed to decline.”
Aldridge Community bers. Said Principal Joss But a statement from
Academy (IPACA) says The foundation even- Hayes: “The Ofsted re- IPACA also points to
it will make rapid im- It comes after a miser- involvement of the tually withdrew from port is disappointing, but areas of improvement. It
provement after being able year for the Aldridge Foundation – the governing body. not a surprise, as it con- said: “The principal is
graded as “inadequate” Academy which has including parent It had been the lead firms the view of the taking decisive action to
by Ofsted. seen acrimony over the protests and the resigna- sponsor of IPACA governing body that the improve the school; The
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2016. academy has also
Parents and pupils pledged to improve
were being told of the communication with
full findings today, parents.
(Wednesday, January Catherine Shaw, chair
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WEYMOUTH’S VERY OWN FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
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2 Wednesday, January 25th 2017 60 SECOND INTERVIEW www.viewnews.co.uk
(cid:2) ARE there any events residents and visitors
Info at a glance ... LAURACockett joined Bridport Arts Centre should look out for at the arts centre this
as the director in 2014. year?
She was born in Winchester and fell in As ever, we’ve got a packed season of events, but
HOSPITALS love with theatre through her school’s my pick would be E15in April. It’s a remarkable
Dorset County Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Bridport Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] drama club and amateur dramatics groups. show telling the true story of young mothers in
Weymouth Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] She studied drama at Liverpool John London who fought for decent housing - don’t
Portland Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..[phone]
Moore’s University, then went on to com- miss it.
DOCTORS
Dorset Out of Hours GP Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 600 10 13 plete a post-graduate diploma in Produc-
BThried pLyomrt eM Perdacictaicl eC e. n. .t .r e. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011320987)) 442412819965 tion Management with Hope Street (cid:2) WHATwould your three favourite theatre
Kent House Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Limited in Liverpool. productions be and why?
Elms Medical Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Laura’s first job was as an actress in an up- My three favourite shows we’ve had at BAC re-
DDoErNsTetIS DTeSntal Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] dated version of Noah’s Arkon Fitzcarraldo, cently would be:
CHEMISTS Britain’s only touring theatre ship, where 1. What I Learned from Johnny Bevan, written and
Bridport Lloyds Pharmacy (call to check late opening hours) . . . . . . . . she sailed around the coast of Britain for performed by Luke Wright. This show left me
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Bridport Co-op Pharmacy (call to check late opening hours) . . . . . . . . two summers playing to audiences from (and many others) open mouthed, it was a real
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Alderney to the Shetlands. tour de force in storytelling and language and
Bridport Boots (call to check late opening hours) . . . .[phone]
Lyme Regis Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] After this, she embarked on a career as a got a well-deserved standing ovation. Luke is
Charmouth Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] freelance actor and stage manager, work- back with us in June with his next show, so be
Beaminster Chemist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Weymouth Lloyds Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] ing in radio and live theatre before moving sure to catch it.
DPoorrtclahnedst eBro Voitcst oPrhiaa rPmaarkc yP h. .a .r .m . .a .c .y . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011330055)) 822604400192 into project management and then pro- wchaarldlesn tgoi ntagl kth aabt otuhte ys ohmaveeth sienegn p. Trohvooseca atrivee t hoer 2. Don Quixote, by Little Soldier. This was one of
SPORT & RECREATION ducing. moments that make all the hard work worth- the funniest shows I have ever seen, my face
Bridport Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Laura was freelance from 2004 to 2009 while. heart from laughing. It was pretty interactive, too
Beaminster Bfit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07792 791038
Weymouth College Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] then took up a post as a producer with an - one audience member found his head covered
Budmouth Community Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] arts organisation, working mostly on com- (cid:2) WHATis currently happening at the venue? in shaving foam (he seemed ok with it!) and an-
Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
St Osmund’s Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] munity projects and medium outdoor At the moment, the charity is being supported other was treated to a romantic embrace.
LIBRARY SERVICE events, before moving to Dorset and apply- by Arts Council England to increase our fundrais- 3. That’s Amore by Tmesis Theatre. This show was
Bridport Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] ing for the arts centre post. ing capacity. For every pound we raise, ACE will joyful, funny and hopeful with truly engaging
Burton Bradstock Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Beaminster Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] match it! So now is a brilliant time to give to BAC, performances. Tmesis are back with their new
LCyhmarem Roeugtihs LLiibbrraarryy .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011229977)) 454630165410 (cid:2)WHATdo you like most about working in as any gift you give will be doubled. showHappy Hour on February 10th, so catch
Dorchester Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] the arts? 6 0 them while you can.
WPoerytlmanodu tTho pLihbilrla Lriybr .a .r .y . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011330055)) 872602411701 My passion is live performance - nothing beats
Portland Underhill Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] this. You never know what might happen and the (cid:2) WHATdo you like most about Bridport?
LOCAL COUNCILS audience can build a relationship with the per- Bridport is a remarkable town. I can’t think of an-
DWoersste Dt oCrosuent tDyi sCtoriuctn Cciolu .n . c. i.l . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011330085)) 422221204080 formers and the event in a way that is not possi- other town of its size that has so such a varied
Bridport Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] ble with a screening or film. and busy cultural life.
Beaminster Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] My favourite events at BAC are those where the
Lyme Regis Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Charmouth Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] audience gets the chance to meet the company (cid:2) WHATwould you like to see for Bridport
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council . . . . . . . . . .[phone] and ask questions afterwards. The area of our
Dorchester Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Arts Centre in the future?
Portland Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] work people know less about, is the community In the future, our goal is to be even busier than
POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 work that we do. We do a lot of work with schools we are now, and welcome even more people
TOURIST INFORMATION and are increasing the work we do with young though our doors each year. We are particularly
BLyrimdpeo Rret gTiIsC T .I C. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011320987)) 442442910318 people, through projects like our youth theatre. SECOND focusing on doing more with and for family au-
Dorchester TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] It's so important that we make these opportuni-
ties available to young people. diences from summer 2017 onwards, so that’s
CITIZENS’ ADVICE
Bridport CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] something for people to watch out for in out
Weymouth CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] (cid:2) WHATis the best thing about working at brochures. We love to see children coming out of
Dorchester CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 231400
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hour helpline successful event. Throngs of happy people leav- rience and we want more of that in the coming
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www.viewnews.co.uk WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND Wednesday, January 25th 2017 3
Detectives Health review
Anne’s a weekly
pop-up stand
investigate
Weldmar winner!
AN information pop-up stand
two arson
about the NHS Clinical Services
A Weymouth supporter of Weldmar Review is coming to Weymouth.
attacks at hospicecare has won the £1,000 weekly Information about the review,
prize draw. which outlines the Dorset Clinin-
Anne Gadsden won her prize after cal Commissioning Group’s pro-
industrial buying an individual ticket at Weldmar’s posed changes to local health
services, will be available to view
Charity Shop in Brownlow Street.
at Littlemoor Library on Louviers
estate She recently revisited the shop to be Road on Tuesday, January 31st.
presented with her cheque by Nikki mc- You will be able to find out how
Carthy, the Deputy manager. to have your say in Dorset CCG’s
DeteCtIveSare appealing for Said Anne: “I never win anything, so I consultation on community and
witnesses to come forward was so happy to hear that I was a winner hospital-based health care ser-
after two reported arsons at with Weldmar”. vices.
an industrial estate in Wey- April Whitehead, Individual Giving With just over a month left of
mouth. manager for Weldmar hospicecare, said: tbhee h coolndsinuglt aptoiopn-u, pCsC aGro sutnadff Dwoilrlset
officers were called at “our Weekly Prize Draw is a very easy where people can pick up a copy
6.21am today, Saturday 21 way for anyone to help their local hos- of the consultation document and
January 2017, by Dorset and pice. We rely so much on support from questionnaire, and learn more
Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Ser- the public of Dorset, as we are not part about ways to have their say on
vice to reports of a fire at City of the NhS – which means that our sup- proposed changes to health ser-
Plumbing in Albany Road on porters provide 70 per cent of the funds vices in the county.
the Granby Industrial estate. we need annually to provide our out- The CCG pop-up stand will be
It is alleged the fire was standing care to our patients and their at Littlemoor Library in Wey-
started deliberately at the families”. mTouhteh C frCoGm i9s aamls ou nutsiiln 1g2 tphmes.e
premises at around 6am. the Draw can be played every week, events as an opportunity to en-
Detectives are now investi- via Direct Debit – or individual tickets courage those that already have a
gating the incident and are can be bought from trimar hospice in document to fill in the question-
linking it to a reported arson Weymouth, Joseph Weld hospice in naire and return it. Completed
at Dorset Insulation which oc- Dorchester, hammick house in Pound- questionnaires can be handed in to
curred overnight between bury – or from any of the Weldmar Char- CCG staff at the pop-up, or should
Wednesday 18 January and ity Shops or outlets across Dorset. be returned to the freepost address
or filled in online by February
thursday 19 January 2017.
28th.
Both businesses rent a section NhS trust favours working
of the same industrial unit.
A 23-year-old man from
Weymouth has been arrested SHIRE
with yeovil hospital in future
on suspicion of arson and is
currently assisting officers HOUSE OPEN
with enquiries.
No one was injured in either AFTERNOON
incident, although a substan- DORSET County Hospital NHS By Trevor Bevins sultation we look forward to working
tial amount of damage has Foundation Trust has come out in with the Clinical Commissioning Wednesday
been caused to the business favour of closer collaboration with Group (which is promoting the re-
unit. Yeovil Hospital for services for Review offers an opportunity to ensure view) to ensure any future service 1st February 2017
Detective Constable Ian women and children. the people of Dorset continue to re- changes proposed are both safe and
Davies, of Weymouth CID, In a statement the trust says: “Our ceive safe and high quality health ser- sustainable and that the focus of CCG 2-4pm
said: “We believe the two fires preferred solution for providing a sus- vices. We support this approach to investment in the east and in commu-
at this business premises are tainable and safe service for women change which has been driven by evi- nity services does not adversely im-
linked and I am appealing to and children is to work with Yeovil dence, clinical leadership and practi- pact services provided to patients in Celebrating
anyone who saw or heard District Hospital…A collaboration be- cality.” the west of the county.
anything suspicious in the tween DCH and YDH has long been In the statement trustees say they “We are also encouraging our staff to Dignity Day
area at the relevant times to viewed as a desirable outcome by clin- welcome the proposed designation for respond to the consultation as local
please contact Dorset Police.” icians at DCH. Our consultant paedia- Dorset County Hospital as the residents – they and their families are All welcome
Anyone with information is tricians and obstetricians will continue “planned care and emergency hospital NHS patients too. We are also seeking
asked to contact Dorset Police to work with their colleagues in Yeovil with 24/7 A&E”, believing this is best professional views of our staff to feed Teas and cakes, pamper session,
at www.dorset.police.uk, via on the best possible solution for the for local people. into our formal trust response. manicures and massage
email [email protected] local population.” ”However, this proposed designation “It is vital that local people respond
lice.uk or by calling 101, quot- The trust says that “no change” is not would not mean ‘no change’ at DCH. to the consultation through the chan-
ing occurrence number an option with increased workloads. Our own strategy is clear that rising nels set up by the Clinical Commis- Phone Marie on 01297 442483 or 07545 352588
55170010297. Alternatively “The NHS is facing rising and unsus- demand on our services coupled with sioning Group – online or by filling email : [email protected]
contact Crimestoppers anony- tainable costs to meet increasing de- stretched resources mean we cannot out the printed consultation document Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3ES
mously on 0800 555111 or via mand, while trying to improve the carry on doing things the way we have questionnaire. Copies are available
www.crimestoppers-uk.org. quality and consistency of care and always done… around Dorset County Hospital, in-
health outcomes. The Clinical Services “Following the outcome of the con- cluding the main reception area.”
Port to welcome 35,000 visitors this season
PORTLAND Port says it has advanced bookings Portland Port. Securing one call from such a glob-
which should bring more than 35,000 passengers ally renowned and world recognised brand really Dorrcchheesstter - Bridporrtt -- LLLLyymmee RReeggiiss
to the Dorset port in the coming cruise season and is great recognition of all the hard work put in by
£2million in local income. the port to establish itself as a destination of choice WWaarm and friendly hoouseholds
Overall the port is expecting to handle 24 cruise for the cruise industry, but to receive a second call
Full support team on hand
ships. Of these 24 calls, 10 will be first time visi- in the same year is simply fantastic for the Port and
tors. the local area.” ££770000 ppeer 44-we ekk stayy
Among the visitors will be the Seabourn Quest Mr McQuade is optimistic that these cruise calls
Students out all daayy wwweekdaayyss
and Holland America Line’s Rotterdam, bringing could be the beginning of Disney Cruise Lines be-
more than 1,800 passengers between them on coming regular visitors to Portland Port. Rewarding and fun exxperience
April 26th. From information gathered last year, more than
Seabourn is the upmarket sister to Holland nCRUISEship in Portland Port three-quarters of all cruise passengers coming into Email:
America Line and operates a small fleet of luxury Portland spend their time in Dorset, either on
[email protected]
vessels around the globe. The visit of the Quest is Magic, which Portland Port say will be calling in booked excursions or taking the complimentary
(Host Family Serviices)
the first of two planned for 2017. May 2017, with another Disney visit in July. shuttle bus into Weymouth. This year these visitors
But the inaugural visit expected to attract the Ian McQuade, General Manager - Commercial will add nearly £2 million to the local economy
most attention is that being made by the Disney at Portland Port said: “This is a major coup for whilst they are in the region.
4 Wednesday, January 25th 2017 WEST DORSET www.viewnews.co.uk
Mixed results for
View Family Announcements
Ethel Way RU2Drunk trial
A year has passed, with sadness in our hearts.
For a very special someone,
from whom we had to part.
A CAMPAIGN launched by evaluation, there appears to have results of the University of Ex-
Love David and Peggy
Dorset Police and partner agen- been divided support for the eter’s report will guide future im-
and family xx cies, to help reduce nighttime scheme, which they felt had could provements and I will remain
drinking and prevent drink related undermine its potential effects. committed to using innovative
anti social behaviour, has produced However, some venues have con- methods to reduce crime and pro-
mixed results following a three tinued to use the breathalysers tect victims in Dorset.”
Congratulations month trial period. after the trial. Weymouth BID Manager, Nigel
The initiative ran from Friday, The force is keen to work with Reed, added: “The potential bene-
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September 16th to Friday, Decem- these supportive premises to con- fits of this scheme are consistent
on the birth of your beautiful baby girl ber 16th 2016 and saw door staff tinue exploring how the scheme with the BID’s business plan to
at a number of participating bars can have a positive impact in support the night time economy.
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and clubs in Weymouth supplied Dorset. Whilst it did not receive the same
Born 17th January, with breathalysers to monitor how Inspector Browning added: “Ap- level of support from businesses as
weighing 7 pounds 15.5 ounces. drunk patrons were before allow- proximately two in five members the trial in Torquay it makes sense
Wishing your new little family so much ing them to enter. of the public in Weymouth sur- to continue working in partner-
Members of the public were veyed agreed with us that this pro- ships on this, and other projects
love & happiness.
asked to give their feedback about ject can succeed in changing that improve the experience for all
Love from Charlie & Mark xxx
the scheme via an online survey. drinking habits in the town. when out and about in Wey-
Dorset Police worked closely Schemes of this nature, aiming to mouth.”
with senior lecturers at the Univer- influence people’s long term be-
sity of Exeter, who developed the haviour, will naturally take time to Dog ban to
Pete Ellingham analysis and carried out the evalu- become fully embedded.
ation of the project. “A number of meaningful learn- stay in place
Breathalysers were distributed to ing points have been gained from
Happy 40th Birthday 29 pubs, clubs and bars across this pilot. We will be using these to
Weymouth who each set an alco- improve the running of the project WEYMOUTHdog walkers who
With love always hol limit for their premise. Door and will offer support to business want to exercise their pets on
From Lisa, Molly & Oscar xxxx staff were able to use readings that that want to continue using the the beach have been told by the
exceeded this limit as an additional breathalysers.” borough council that the exist-
tool, supporting their own judge- The project was funded jointly, ing restrictions will stay in place.
ment when refusing entry. by Weymouth Business Improve- More than 800 signatures call-
In December, typically one of the ment District and the Officer of the ing for a re-think were rejected
busiest times in the night time Police and Crime Commissioner by borough councillors last
Hollie Beckett economy of Weymouth, there was (OPCC). week.
a 15 per cent reduction in violent Dorset Police and Crime Com- The main effect of the
crime compared to 2015 figures. missioner, Martyn Underhill, said: changes, which came after a
Happy 6th Birthday Weymouth Neighbourhood In- “Reducing the number of people public consultation, will mean
spector Pete Browning said: “We seriously harmed in Dorset is one an extra six weeks when dogs
27-01-2017 are obviously pleased to see that of the priorities I have committed are not allowed on the beach,
Love Granny and Grandad Beckett the number of violent crimes in the to focus on. This includes protect- apart from a section at the Pavil-
town is down. ing visitors to our night-time ion end.
“However, it is difficult to estab- economies. Campaigner Judi Moore said
lish a specific link between this “While the pilot of the that it is not just people who live
GIVE YOUR data and the RU2Drunk initiative, RU2Drunk scheme did not pro- in Weymouth who are affected.
particularly given the minimal duce the level of positive out- "I had a lot of people wanting
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September to November. allowed us to identify some areas areas who aren't in the catch-
Boost! “We will therefore be treating the that need attention in order to en- ment area, and significant num-
AA scheme as one factor, along with sure Weymouth is a safe place to bers from further afield who
our own safety campaigns and live and visit. come here every year out of sea-
support from local media, con- “The problems we see in our son to walk their dogs, so they
tributing to the decline.” night-time economies will only be can bring their dogs on holiday.
The project team said that, hav- solved by a multi-agency ap- A lot of the B&Bs and cafes in the
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Man attacked Police hunt convicted murderer
in street during
attempted DETECTIVESare ap- breaching his licence not complied with his that officers are mak-
pealing for help to lo- conditions on Tuesday, licence conditions and ing every effort to find
robbery cate a convicted January 17th. I appeal to him directly this man as soon as
murderer who is Detective Superin- to make contact with possible.
DETECTIVESin Weymouth are wanted for breaching tendent Jez Noyce, of police at the earliest “I’d also like to re-
appealing for witnesses fol- his licence conditions Dorset Police, said: “I opportunity.” mind members of the
lowing an attempted street – with officers advis- am releasing a photo- He has connections public that all calls will
robbery in the town. ing the public not to graph of Jamie Frater to the Weymouth and be treated in the
The incident happened approach him, but im- in the hope that some- Bournemouth areas of strictest of confi-
sometime between 8.30pm mediately call 999. one will know his Dorset. dence.”
Jamie Frater, 43 and whereabouts. Frater is described as Anyone with infor-
and 9.30pm on Wednesday,
of Weymouth, was “Anyone who sees white, of medium mation regarding the
January 11th outside The Cut-
jailed for life in 1993 Frater should not ap- build, around five feet whereabouts of Jamie
ter pub in East Street.
after being convicted proach him, as he eight inches tall, with Frater should call
The victim aged in his 40s
was riding his bicycle when of the murder of Geof- could present a risk to short receding brown Dorset Police on 999. (cid:2) CONVICTED mur- (cid:2) BARBARACohen opening the Holocaust Dis-
frey du Rose in the public, but imme- hair. Anyone else with other play at Weymouth Library. It will remain open
he was pulled off the bike by Bournemouth in 1992. diately contact Dorset Detective Superin- information should call derer Jamie Frater is until Monday, January 30th
a group of men who verbally He was released on li- Police on 999. tendent Noyce contin- 101 quoting occur- wanted by police for
abused him. cence and is now “There may be vari- ued: “I’d like to assure rence number breaching his licence Marking Holocaust Memorial Day
The offenders then de- wanted by police after ous reasons why he has members of the public 55170008209. conditions
manded his running shoes,
coat and his bicycle before WEYMOUTH and Dorchester will be marking
throwing empty cans of drink Aim is to ‘close £158million funding gap’ Holocaust Memorial Day this Friday.
at him and then stamping on A lunchtime event is being held in Dorchester’s
him. Corn Exchange building with a survivor of the Nazi
The victim had to wrap him- THE organisation behind the controver- The CGC also pick up on claims made nity, across the county. regime.
self around his bike on the sial review of local medical services has by protestors about inadequate details They say the proposals also allow for At the Radipole Park Drive Gardens in Weymouth
road to prevent it being rebuffed claims made by Labour Party over travel times from West Dorset to ac- longer opening hours, seven days a week. there will be a service from 10am at the Holocaust
stolen. He suffered minor in- members in a View from Dorchesterarti- cess services in Bournemouth or Poole, An online questionnaire is available at memorial tree, near to Alexandra Bridge.
juries in the incident. Nothing cle. should the proposals to move some ser- https://www.csr.dorsetsvision.nhs.uk/ The service will be hosted by Mayor, Councillor
was stolen. The NHS Dorset Clinical Commission- vices to one of other hospital in the East The Review consultation finishes on Richard Kosior with the Mayor’s Chaplin, Reverend
Detective Constable Simon ing Group say the claims made in the ar- of the county be agreed. February 28th. Philip Elliott with representatives from other reli-
Beare, of Weymouth CID, said: ticle “Funding cuts to NHS services The statement said: “There are plenty of (cid:2)A PUBLIC meeting, called by the gious faiths.
"This was a frightening ordeal would have ‘damaging consequences’” details about how we worked out our Labour and Green Party, is being held at A Holocaust Memorial Day display can also be
for the victim. The incident contains “serious inaccuracies”. travel times in the supporting documents the Corn Exchange, Dorchester this
seen at Weymouth Library until Monday, January
occurred in a busy area of the In a statement the CCG said: “The Clin- on our consultation website Wednesday, January 25 from 7pm.
30th. The display has been set up by Barbara Cohen
town and I am appealing to ical Services Review does not propose https://www.csr.dorsetsvision.nhs.uk/” Speakers include Green Party councillor
of the South West Dorset Multicultural Network and
anyone who witnessed what £158million cuts as Ms Sorin suggests: The CCG also say that under the pro- and GP, Dr Jon Orrell, Labour councillor
friends.
happened or has any more in- quite the reverse is true. posals for changes there would be 69 ad- Paul Kimber and Lib Dem Councillor
In Dorchester the 12.30pm to 1.30pm event will
formation to come forward." “The review proposals are aimed at ditional community beds across the Ros Kayes, who are both on the Dorset
see a number of speakers, including Harry Grenville,
Anyone with information is CLOSING a £158million funding gap county; 10,0000 more people supported County Council health scrutiny commit-
asked to contact Dorset Police which will arise if we do not change the in the community instead of having to go tee, as well as representatives from Save who escaped Nazi persecution by coming to the UK
by calling 101, quoting occur- way in which NHS services are currently to an acute hospital and around 100,000 SCBU and Kingfisher Campaign, Keep as part of the Kindertransport scheme.
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Lots on offer at
Witnesses sought
Litter pickers
to farm burglary beach centre
OFFICERS are appealing for witnesses this February
clean up trail
and anyone with information to
come forward following a burglary at
A SERIESof activities has been or-
a farm in Weymouth.
ganised during February at the Chesil
Sometime between 5pm on Friday,
Beach Centre.
January 13th and 8am on Monday,
January 16th, offenders gained entry The first takes place on Saturday,
to a shed in the Chickerell area. February 11th with walk to see what
Offenders cut the padlocks on the the winter storms may have washed
shed and stole two STIHL HS45 or- up.
ange hedge trimmers, a STIHL MS180 It takes place between 11am and
orange chainsaw and a steel leaf 12.30pm with the chance to see rare
blower. pink sea fans, shark eggcases and
Police Constable Nathan Harvey, of other treasures blown in from the At-
Weymouth police, said: “I am appeal- lantic during the winter storms. Meet
ing to anyone who saw or heard any- at the Chesil Beach Centre.
thing suspicious in the area during Valentine’s Day, on Tuesday, Febru-
the relevant time to please contact ary 14th is marked with an “I Love
Dorset Police. Wildlife” event from 11am - 3pm.
“I am particularly keen to hear from Participants can make gifts for the
anyone who has seen or been of- wildlife in your garden.
fered the stolen items described for On Saturday, February 18th Cuttle-
sale in unusual circumstances since fish Kids meet for “The Chesil Chal-
the time of the incident. lenge”, 11am – 1pm: A children’s
“Finally, I would like to remind resi- treasure trail inside and outside the
dents to be vigilant and report any centre looking for clues to solve puz-
suspicious activity to Dorset Police.” zles about Chesil Beach and the Fleet
Anyone with information is asked Lagoon.
to contact Dorset Police at Meet at the Chesil Beach Centre.
www.dorset.police.uk, via email (cid:2)PREPARINGto pick up litter on Weymouth’s Rodwell Trail Suitable for five plus.
[email protected] or by call- MORE than 30 people ing on to it in the area. tion of Weymouth and vis- “When people see us litter On Sunday, February 26th – Crime
ing 101, quoting occurrence number turned out in brilliant sun- Organiser Claudia Moore iting tourists, so it is impor- picking they often join in Scene Investigation: Who ate all the
55170007530. shine when a Weymouth lit- said: “It was an amazing tant to keep such a special and that sort of reaction has pancakes?, will take place at 1pm-
Alternatively contact Crimestop- ter pick was organised by turn-out. It was a real fam- area clean. got to be encouraged. 2.30pm. Can you solve the mystery of
pers anonymously on 0800 555111 the Friends of the Rodwell ily event and I have never “Unfortunately the trail is “If we all took a bit more the missing pancakes? Use your skills
or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Trail. seen so many people turn used as a dumping ground responsibility for our part to investigate the crime scene, look-
The event tackled the Ab- up. and, with children using the of the trail then there would ing at animal tracks and signs. Book-
If you have a story email botsbury Road end of the “So many people use the area extensively, it all has to not be such litter prob- ing is essential on 01305 206191.
[email protected] trail and all the paths lead- trail, a massive cross-sec- be cleaned up. lems.” Please phone the centre for further
information on 01305 206191.

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Unitary council proposals
Library events
THE Friends of Weymouth Library have two
events coming up in February.
The first on Tuesday, February 7th, is a knit come under the spotlight
and natter and a coffee morning at the library
from 10.30am-12noon.
The second is on Saturday, February 18th,
when John Smith will give a talk in the library
on The Channel Dash 1942. Booking is essen-
WEYMOUTH and Portland’s whole savings of more than £80million but, key local issues such as beaches, sec- idea of a unitary authority and people
tial for this event which starts at 10.30am.
future in local government comes even though Weymouth and Portland’s tions of car parking and waste dis- should take this important chance to
under the spotlight tomorrow night partnership with West Dorset and posal. come along to the council offices on
Next business
(Thursday 26th) when councillors North Dorset has saved a lot of money, “We would also want to maintain a Commercial Road at 7pm on January
meet to debate a move to a unitary au- opportunities for future savings are be- strong democratic link with the com- 26th to hear the debate about a unitary
club meeting thority. coming more limited. munity. authority and, if they wish to, com-
There could be surprises in store be- “If Dorset moves forward to having “Three out of four people like the ment themselves.”
cause management committee, Wey- two unitary authorities instead of
THE next meeting of the Dorvil business club mouth and Portland council’s key county, borough and district councils Weather causes havoc for drivers
will be hearing about wills, powers of attor-
decision making group, has already re- then it will cost £25million to do so in
ney and trusts.
fused to commit itself on the issue of the first year.
Cheryl Farnham and Steve Howells from Ar-
scrapping all Dorset councils and re- “But savings are estimated at
cadia Legal & Trust will be talking to guests at FOG and ice caused a spate of the A354 Weymouth Relief Road
placing them with two unitary author- £26million per year which will save
the George Albert Hotel, Wardon Hill on Fri- minor accidents in and around northbound.
ities. one million pounds in the first year and
day, February 3rd. Dorchester and Weymouth on Some delays were reported on
Instead their meeting last week unan- £26million each year thereafter.
Doors will be open at 7.15am for a 7.30am imously voted to ask tomorrow night’s “This saving will be vital for front Monday and Tuesday. the Weymouth to Southampton
breakfast with the meeting finished by 9am. special full council to make a “yes-no” line services such as care of the elderly The conditions led Dorset Police rail line on Monday morning al-
The club is for businesses in the Dorchester, decision on whether it agrees with the and the difficult transition of elderly to issue a warning to drivers to though services on the Bristol line
Yeovil, Bridport & Sherborne areas. proposals. from hospital care to home care. slow down and ensure that their operated normally on both Mon-
The £10 cost includes a full English Breakfast Serious concerns have been voiced “The other big issue at the moment headlights were on. day and Tuesday.
with coffee and tea. with some councillors feeling that a is poor road and rail systems and the Around a dozen accidents were (cid:2)POLICEare appealing for wit-
Bookings need to be made by Tuesday, Jan- unitary authority will just be the same current approach to that is very unco- reported in the Monday morning nesses to a collision between a
uary 31st to [email protected] difficulty under a new name which ordinated. rush hour with fewer accidents on car and a motorcycle on January
won’t tackle underlying problems par- “A unitary authority would mas- Tuesday after a rise in tempera- 20th which they say resulted in
Computer help ticularly those involving finance. sively help us to deal with that and ture kept roads ice free, although serious injuries to the biker.
But management chairman and make changes. drivers still had to content with The Grove was closed between
HELP will be on offer with computer and in- council leader, Councillor Jeff Cant, “I understand fears that Weymouth fog and mist. the Charminster turning and the
ternet queries at Dorchester Library on Satur- believes a move to unitary authorities and Portland might lose local identity Piddle Lane in Cerne Abbas was A37 Weirs Roundabout shortly
day, January 28th. offers Weymouth and Portland hope under a unitary authority, but I am ab- closed for a period on Monday before mid-day while emergency
A digital champion will be offering free 30- for the future without sacrificing its solutely clear that if we join a move to- morning because of black ice, be- services attended.
minute advice sessions between 10am and local identity. wards a unitary authority we must tween the Long Street junction Police say that the rider of the
noon. He told the View From: “I understand ensure the enhancement of Weymouth and the Dorchester Road junc- motorcycle was taken to hospital
concerns about funding but we are and Portland with a new town council
Further information and bookings are avail- tion. with potentially life-changing in-
where we are. for Weymouth.
able by calling [phone]. Ice also caused long queues on juries.
“By 2024 Dorset councils must find “This should have responsibility for
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Volunteers needed for National Trust
THE small cottages Clouds Hill and Max tail assistants, recep- from 12noon to 7pm at their visit helps me.” “I can’t believe I larly relaxed and infor- tell them about the
near Dorchester where Gate, Hardy’s other tion point duties and Max Gate. Annette values the have the chance to mal. house and its stories,”
Thomas Hardy and home in the area, to sharing the stories of All three houses have opportunity it has spend time at Clouds Theo Kempe, who she said.
Lawrence of Arabia visitors and the conser- the homes and their proved very popular given her to learn new Hill,” she says, “listen- volunteers at Max “I’ve learned a lot
lived are charming to vation charity is look- former owners with with volunteers and skills, as well as the ing to the same music Gate, hadn’t thought from being here and I
look at, but it’s the ing for more every kind of visitor. visitors alike, and flexibility of the rota that Lawrence of Ara- of herself particularly spend time in a special
warm welcome of the volunteers to help Potential volunteers more volunteer vacan- arrangements. bia listened to, in the as a ‘people person’, place that I love.”
volunteer guides there them do it. can find out more in- cies have arisen as a She is proud to be cottage he loved.” but she soon found For more informa-
that turn them from There are different formation at one of the result of the National playing a part in the At Max Gate and that she really enjoyed tion go to www.nation-
houses into homes. roles to suit different drop-in sessions on Trust deciding to open nation’s heritage, and Hardy’s Cottage the helping people get the altrust.org.uk and look
On March 1st, the interests, from helping February 1st from their doors every day has caught the passion enthusiasm is just as most out of their visit. at either the Max Gate,
National Trust will be with school groups or 12noon to 4pm at both of the week from bug that all the volun- infectious, and the at- “It’s rewarding to see the Clouds Hill or the
opening the doors of costumed cooking Clouds Hill and March to October. An- teers seem to share. mosphere is particu- people light up when I Hardy’s Cottage pages.
Hardy’s Cottage, demonstrations to re- Hardy’s Cottage and nette Joyce started as a
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Traffic keeps moving despite road works
WORKon Dorchester’s Great Western Cross has
not caused the traffic problems feared.
From Monday a number of ‘no turn’ restric-
tions were imposed at the busy junction and a
one-way section put in place towards the
Damers Road railway bridge.
Engineers are replacing traffic lights, resurfac-
ing the area and installing new pedestrian FREE PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICE
crossings.
The work is part of the Dorchester Transport
and Environmental Plan (DTEP) which will later
see further improvements at other junctions
We off er supplyy only or we can fully prrojject manage your
and at the bottom end of South Street.
Of the total DTEP budget of £3.5 million bathroom or kitchen installation from start to finish!
Dorset County Council has earmarked £500,000
to improve traffic flows at the junction. (cid:2)DRIVERSnegotiating road works at Great
New restrictions include a ban on left turns Western Cross in fog on Tuesday morning
from Damers Road into Cornwall Road and far, is because of their decision to used manual
from the station yard into Damers Road. There traffic light controls at peak times, rather than NEW DISPLAYS
is also a ban on right turns from Maumbury opt for the cheaper, automatic, phasing control.
COMING SOON
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Later works in the area will include upgrading monitored in the town to see if it is improving
signals at the Damers Road junction with the environment. There had been particular
Williams Avenue. concerns about High West and High East
Dorset County Council believe the limited Streets which have previously failed to meet air
amount of congestion caused by the works so quality standards.
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Mural painting and
new speed limits for
Westham revealed
WEYMOUTH’S Westham Community Group is
By Harry Walton
forging ahead with a host of new projects from
lower speed limits and subway painting to garden
makeovers.
serving case.
The group’s first meeting of 2017 was held at
The project will see the group work with Wey-
Weymouth Community Safety Centre where
mouth Community Volunteers, Dorset Credit
members heard chairman, Councillor Christine
scheme and Community Pay Back along with vol-
James, reveal that county Highways staff are now
unteers from the community, the idea being to put
working towards 20mph speed limits in some some pride back in the area.
areas of Westham. Councillor Gill Taylor told the meeting that the
Paula Doyle gave an informative overview of a Friends of the Marsh had planted trees during the
new proposed art project to paint a giant mural on summer and are now working on planting new
the walls of Wyke Tunnel which the group were planters in the area.
very enthusiastic about, praising her for the A new community garden has been created in the
amount of work that she had already put into the Westhaven Road area with £1,000 funding from
project. Synergy Housing. The idea is to have a few com-
It was suggested that the group support the idea, munity benches and a nice area for older residents
the best way being to generate a small project be- to sit.
fore the launch of the Wyke Tunnel competition, Three new allotments have been let at the West-
possibly with three events in different areas of ham Cross Roads site which was promoted by the
Westham on Saturdays to encourage local people Westham Community Group.
to know about the mural. Councillor James added that there was also a
One idea was a painting by numbers event where possible future project with schools and the Com-
the community could come along and do a small pass centre to design street signs similar to those
section. The boards could then be used in other in the Park district.
Unlock youur community gardens or empty shops in the area if She said: “It’s great to see something start to hap-
marine ply was used which would then promote pen again in Westham. It`s a wonderful place to
the Wyke Tunnel art scheme. live and the group wants to bring back the pride
This could help create ideas for repainting sub- again and if we can help make this happen we will.
buusiness ppotential
ways in the area such as underneath Westham We are always looking for suggestions so please
Bridge, which faces Westham, the other subway if anyone has any thoughts let us know.”
and the pillars underneath the bridge by Asda. The group’s next meeting will be on Tuesday,
with Barterrcard County Highways staff are to be consulted about February 28th in Weymouth Community Safety
this. Centre at 7pm.
The meeting also heard that residents are to be All those with ideas for Westham, for a free gar-
asked to nominate an address which is in need of den makeover and other suggestions should con-
a free front garden makeover. The group will then tact Julie Hursthouse on 01305-838497 or email
decide which of the nominations is the most de- her on [email protected].
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(cid:2)THERE were volumes of books on sale when the Friends of Weymouth Library held a spe-
cial event.
It was one of the Friends’ main fundraising events of the year and spokesman Margaret
Bradshaw said: “There were people waiting to buy books an hour before the event opened!
“We had stacks of books accumulated from donations and we did brisk business which
was wonderful.
“All proceeds will go towards buying items for the Library which has already benefitted
from a new £300 mat we bought recently for the children’s area.
“Our future fundraising events range from talks to coffee mornings and we are hoping to
be able to let people know about all of them soon once our new website is completed.”