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Further budget blow for borough
Bigger than expected cut in Government support makes balancing the books even more difficult for councillors
WEYMOUTH and Port- by Harry Walton and perhaps a theatre. coverage, closing the senior management in- parks and gardens, hous- livering in 2019-2020 so
land is facing a triple fi- [email protected] “Any half intelligent per- Pavilion and the Tourist cluding director level and ing advice and all the sen- we have as stable a level
nancial “whammy” as it son can see that the extra Information Centre and below which could save sitive issues such as the of service delivery as pos-
struggles to draw up its cut in Government grant selling the Guildhall and each council £250,000 an- Pavilion. sible.”
budget for 2013-2014. equivalent of our costs to has removed any scope the the council offices with nually.” “Because such decisions The consultation period
Councillors must some- keep the Tourist Informa- council had for manoeu- staff moving to other sites He added that the crunch are so difficult we set up for local people and or-
how reconcile a huge har- tion Centre going for an vre. in Weymouth and Dorch- February 21st full council on my initiative an all- ganisations to have their
bour repair bill and future entire year. “It is backs to the wall ester. meeting will look at a £50 party budget working say on budget proposals is
maintenance programme, “It means that we are time now and we have Mr Chapman said: “It million budget including group whose recommen- over and results will be re-
decisions on whether to re- now facing the worst fi- some very hard decision to doesn’t stop there because £30 million housing bene- dations will be a key as- ported to councillors who
tain or demolish the Pavil- nancial crisis in my time make in three weeks time we must also consider the fit from the Government pect of the February 21st will debate the budget at
ion and drastically slashed on the council. at the full council budget next stage of efficiency and £10 million in fixed meeting. management committee –
Government grants with “It is the big three really meeting.” savings in the Weymouth, costs. “What we don’t want to held specially in the
the need to keep essential – this cut in Government He added that those deci- Portland and West Dorset He said: “That leaves us do is fix the problem this Guildhall on February 5th
services going. grant, the need to not just sions could include reduc- partnership. to debate £10 million in year and then have to fix it – and at full council.
The latest budget blow repair the harbour now but ing the town’s CCTV “These will be aimed at flexible spending such as again in 2014. Mr Chapman thanked
came with the news that an also budget for its future “We want to take a long everyone who completed a
expected £400,000 reduc- (cid:0)BACKS TO THE WALL maintenance and, of ‘Think outside the box’ term approach to define questionnaire and said:
tion in Central Govern- TIME: Councillor Peter course, the massive deci- what the council will look “The results will help in-
form councillors’ deci-
ment grants was far worse. Chapman sion over whether or not like and be capable of de-
sions.”
The authority will receive we should keep the Pavil- says former mayor
less than £4 million, a finance spokesman Coun- ion or demolish it for a car
crippling cut of more than cillor Peter Chapman said: park in the short term.
£533,000 on what the “To put that harsher cut in Longer term plans might
council received in the perspective, the extra involve a larger ferry ter-
current financial year. £130,000 being withheld minal and a complex with STRONG criticism has the borough’s leading citi- function without a chauf-
Weymouth and Portland by Government is the luxury apartments, shops been levelled at several zen forced to get about on feur because he was also
controversial ideas for their own. the Mayor’s officer, mace
helping Weymouth and He urged officers to look bearer and right hand man.
Portland balance its 2013- towards creating income She added that current
2014 budget. not selling off assets and incumbent, Nigel Le
Former Mayor Graham said: “We are not a tin pot Sueur, was “a credit to this
Winter told a full council town. We are a borough. council”.
meeting at the Guildhall Let’s build it up.” Final decisions on the
that it was “a disgrace” to Alderman Jess Nagel council’s budget will be
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■ LOCALauthority resources are being cut, the
PAUL EVERALLwas born and brought up in a public want services to be maintained. Is this possi-
small village in Shropshire. After gaining a first ble?
class honours degree at Cambridge University he It is certainly challenging, but, as these resources dimin-
moved to Berkshire where he lived for more than ish, valuable community services can only be main-
40 years, meeting his wife Caroline and having tained and improved through the dedicated work of
three daughters, Naomi, Abigail and Chloe. volunteers and the organisations to which they belong.
After nearly four decades in the civil service –
where he became responsible for reforming ■ WHATdid being awarded a CBE mean to you?
building regulations – he moved to Bridport in
To have this recognition after nearly 40 years working
the summer of 2008.
as a civil servant in a variety of different roles was the
He is currently chief executive of Local Authority
icing on the cake of a very rewarding career. I count my-
Building Control (LABC) and – since spring 2012
self very fortunate, and of course thanks are due to the
– independent chair of the West Dorset Partner-
many excellent people with whom I have worked.
ship.
In 2005 Paul was awarded a CBE for services to
■ WHATbrought you to Bridport?
the construction industry.
When our three daughters were growing up we always
tried to have a week’s holiday each Easter in different
■ WHATdid 40 years as a civil servant teach you?
places in England. We visited Dorset several times and
That a great deal of hard work needs to go into the de- always enjoyed it. In addition my wife’s mother used to
tail of implementing great political objectives through have a caravan at Durdle Door and so got to know that
Acts of Parliament and subsequent regulations, and part of Dorset really well. When my wife retired from
that, provided government ministers have a sense of
teaching we debated where we wanted to move, and
humour, the job is a privilege to have.
decided on Dorset. And Bridport with its street market
and cultural activities and being only two miles from
■ WHATis the West Dorset Partnership? the sea seemed the perfect spot. We have not been dis-
The Partnership brings together five local area partner- appointed!
ships in West Dorset with representatives of local au-
thorities, community organisations and the police and the Green Construction Board, the Zero Carbon Hub ■ WHATis your earliest memory?
fire services. It aims to deliver an agreed community
and the Government’s Green Deal Advisory Forum Pulling the cat’s tail which upset my pram. I remember
plan. By sharing information and good practice, we be-
where we debate ways in which appropriate action being very cross!
lieve we can make a real difference for people in the
might be taken.
area. 60 ■ WHO is your greatest hero?
Mike Brearley [first class cricketer who captained Cam-
■ WHATdoes LABC set out to do? bridge University, Middlesex and England] – for his
We represent all of the people who work in building leadership qualities in the face of criticism and adver-
control in some 320 local authorities in England and sity.
Wales. It is impractical for the Government and bodies ■ WHATkeeps you awake at night?
in the construction industry to consult and negotiate
Very little – but sometimes an awareness of something
with local authorities individually, and so professional
I should have done that day, but didn’t.
bodies like ours – a specialist parallel to the Local Gov-
ernment Association – exist to be the conduit through ■WHATis the last book you read?
which ideas and actions flow. Since my wife bought me a Kindle last year I have been
SECOND meandering through the complete works of Thomas
■ CLIMATE CHANGE: inevitable fate? Or a problem Hardy. Most recently I finished reading The Woodlan-
worth tackling now? ders.
I am convinced that climate change is already happen-
ing, as evidenced by the extreme weather events we
have experienced in Dorset over the last year. And it is INTERVIEW Info at a glance ...
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New transport measures working
Man injured in
petrol station attack
better than expected says county
TWO men have been arrested after a man was left
with facial injuries following an attack outside a
petrol station in Weymouth.
. . . although not all residents agree The 23-year-old was assaulted opposite the Esso
NEW junction improve- transport objectives is very Service Station in King Street at about 8.10pm on
ments in Weymouth have much dependent on the pri- January 21st and the incident followed a large dis-
done better than expected, vate sector and we can’t turbance nearby involving several people, said po-
claims a one-year review quality and pedestrian where improvements also particularly during the ensure it carries on work- move forward with the pas- lice.
of the Weymouth Transport safety. took place -- the opening summer, but now you are ing efficiently.” senger transport element PC Colin Bell of Weymouth Police, said: “I am ap-
Package. The review adds that of the Weymouth Relief delayed waiting at lights The review also notes until bus companies pro- pealing for witnesses to come forward and assist
Dorset County Council there has been a 26 per Road and because of the for every single journey that some scheme objec- vide the promised invest- with this investigation.
carried out a review of the cent reduction in the aver- economic downturn. you make.” tives have yet to be ment. “I am keen to speak to anyone who may have
£9.3 million scheme so it age journey time per mile But some people feel it Cabinet highways and achieved and these include “I am hopeful that over witnessed this disturbance take place or who has
could report back to the through the King Street- may also be due to drivers transportation spokesman improving bus punctuality the coming months we will knowledge of those involved.
Department for Transport Boot Hill corridor and a 28 shunning the area, many Councillor Peter Finney and reliability, bus quality be able to improve bus “Witnesses and anyone with information are
which largely funded the per cent improvement in motorists having told the said: “We can’t be compla- by reducing the average punctuality when we turn asked to contact police as soon as possible in the
project. journey time reliability. View that they are so wary cent as the scheme is still age of the bus fleet and on the bus priority system strictest confidence.”
The report reviews the The report takes into of the new system’s key in its infancy and traffic bus-rail interchange. at the new junctions. He added that two 22-year-old men, one from
scheme in operation consideration that these junction at Boot Hill that patterns and demands are Resident satisfaction of “The transport package Weymouth and the other of no fixed abode, have
against the objectives laid figures are, in part, due to they avoid it altogether. continually changing, but the bus quality and overall has largely delivered what been arrested and released on bail while inquiries
three per cent less traffic One driver said: “I’m this is a very promising service provided was continue.
out in the business case for it set out to and we hope to
than predicted travelling amazed that the county first year report. lower than the target set, Witnesses and anyone with information should
the project. see further improvement as
through the corridor. council is trying to claim “The data collected but people were very satis- call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting in-
Objectives so far The county council that Weymouth’s new clearly shows that the fied with the newly im- the system matures.” cident number 21:425 or call the free and anony-
achieved include improv- claims reduced traffic may transport system has im- scheme has improved jour- proved bus stops and A two-year-after report mous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.
ing journey times for all be due in part to the re- proved matters. Before ney times and their relia- raised kerbs. will be produced in 2013- Lifeboat rescue
traffic, journey time relia- routing of traffic on to traffic lights were brought bility, but we will continue Mr Finney said: 2014 to review these pre-
bility for all traffic, air Lanehouse Rocks Road -- in there were some delays, to monitor the scheme to “Achieving the public liminary findings. WEYMOUTH inshore lifeboat joined Wyke Regis
Residents get the chance to say what is important Coastguard Rescue Team after police asked them
to help with an attempted suicide at the Wey-
mouth Pleasure Pier at 4am on January 26th.
Press officer Ken Francis said that when the
FOUR key themes were at the core of a major commu- telling residents what they could do but about agencies Park district resident Ken Whatley said: “An event lifeboat crew arrived at the pier they were con-
nity get-together in Weymouth. asking residents what they wanted and how they wanted such as this is very important and I hope the agencies fronted with an aggressive man who said he in-
The event at the Park Community Centre brought res- it done. listen to what people said. tended to commit suicide.
idents face to face with agencies such as NHS Dorset, “We talked about everything from drains, activities for “Residents welcomed a chance to put their views for- The crew with Karl Sargent at the helm decided
Union Learn, Dorset County Council, Dorset Commu- the elderly and dog mess to feeling safe after dark, graf- ward but also a chance to get involved because it is to back off into the harbour to allow a police ne-
nity Action and Dorset Police. fiti and rubbish. These were all common themes raised their community and their chance to get active. gotiator to talk to the man.
The aim was to focus on the Melcombe Regis com- by residents as being of importance to them personally. “We need to stop talking about problems and get on After a short time he threw himself off one of the
munity from the town centre to Lodmoor, Greenhill and “All the agencies will now collate information from with solving them.” beams under the pier into the freezing water at
the Park district so residents could highlight issues they the event to come up with a priority action list which which point coastguards called the inshore
felt were important. will both reflect what people want and how agencies lifeboat back from the harbour to rescue the man.
Among themes were community safety, the local en- will try and tackle the issues raised.” He was lifted from the water by the lifeboat crew
vironment, leisure and health and wellbeing. Up to 200 residents attended the event with more than a short distance from the harbour entrance after
Community development worker Julie Hursthouse or- 50 arriving in the first ten minutes. having been in the harbour for a minute or two.
ganised the event and said that the whole aim was to en- They put their views forward with ticks or dots on He was passed to the coastguard team on the
sure that community views were at the heart of the way sheets of paper covering every possible subject before steps of the pleasure pier who in turn handed him
agencies operated everywhere. taking a break to enjoy free food provided by the Port- over to police.
She added: “This workshop was not about agencies land Friendly Food Club. Karl Sargent said: “It was a timely call by the
coastguard team to call the lifeboat back as the
The show must go on at the Pavilion
water was extremely cold and there was a real
chance of him becoming hypothalamic as he
drifted out of the harbour.”
WEYMOUTH and Portland council and culture spokesman Councillor million a year less by 2019/20.
says it will make every effort to en- Ian Bruce said: “I am delighted that Mr Bruce said: “The future of the
sure two key events can take place at the council is now planning to allow Pavilion financing is a vital issue to
Weymouth Pavilion this spring. events already booked at the Pavil- be resolved, but allowing bookings
Councillors are due to decide the ion until the end of May to take up to at least the end of May both en-
future of the Pavilion complex as place. sures these events and things like the (cid:0)YOUR AREA, YOUR SAY.Julie Hurstouse and Ken Harepath Road, Seaton,
part of a far-reaching review of “Whatever the decision of council- Mayor Making and counting of Whatley at the community get-together Devon, EX12 2SX Tel: [phone]
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budgets at a full council meeting on lors considering the budget in Feb- votes for the county council elec-
February 21st. ruary, it is important that our tions can take place without any ad-
In the meantime, the authority has customers, plus those organising and ditional costs to local tax payers.” ANTIQUES & GENERAL
moved to provide reassurance to the taking part in these shows, had this Councillors will next debate the
organisers of the WOW musical the- reassurance.” 2013-2014 budget at management AUCTION
atre group show Miss Saigon from The council has recently consulted committee on February 5th with the
Monday 4th February at 10am
April 3rd-6th and That’ll be the Day businesses and residents on propos- budget being set at full council on
on May 25th. als to reduce non-essential services. February 21st.
Weymouth and Portland tourism It needs to be spending at least £3.9 VICTORIAN/EDWARDIAN FURNITURE,
‘Difficult decisions’ says mayor SILVER & PLATED WARE, PORCELAIN,
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made first at a management committee on February 5th
and then at full council on February 21st. GOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS
Weymouth and Portland Mayor Councillor Margaret
Leicester said all measures from dumping the Pavilion to
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She added: “The public want services retained. Do you ON VIEW:
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and trains to and from Dorchester [email protected] About 20 passengers in all were to environmentally aware prac- WPNSA
had to be suspended. evacuated from the train while fire- tices.
Scores of passengers arrived at Wey- fighters and railway staff dealt with The Boating Business Environ-
mouth Railway Station to be told ment, so I’m going by road to Dorch- the incident. Railway staff had used ment Award was presented at the
there were no morning rush hour ester to try and catch a train there to extinguishers on the fire before the BB-Marine Trades Association
services because of the incident get to my exam. arrival of fire dinner to Mike Scott from leading
which was being dealt with by rail “There is an 8.20am train from crews. lawyers, Charles Russell - a major
staff and Dorset Fire and Rescue Dorchester to Bournemouth which The train was removed from the plat- sponsor of the academy.
Service. will get me to the exam ten minutes form area while crews and rail staff The award marked the impor-
Travellers faced a choice between before it starts. It’s pretty stressful investigated what had happened. tance of the WPNSA’s sustainable
joining the next train due to leave the and not the preparation I wanted.” Commuters remained stuck at Wey- event management work.
station when the track was clear or Railway staff at Weymouth did all mouth even after power had been re- As well as hosting the Olympic
driving to Dorchester South station they could to keep commuters in- stored because trains were not being Games last summer, the academy
and trying to catch a train there formed, but the line problems contin- allowed to run until the track had worked tirelessly to ensure they
where services were effectively ued for more than three hours with a been checked. were the first UK sailing venue to
being turned round for trips back to bus service brought in between South West Trains tried to find alter- meet the British Standards Insti-
Bournemouth and London Waterloo. Dorchester South and Weymouth. native transport for those passengers tute for sustainable event man-
One student desperate to get to The problem emerged when a 999 affected by the incident which was agement.
Bournemouth for an exam told the call was made reporting smoke com- over by just after 9am and apolo- Mr Scott Partner said he was de-
View: “What can I do? There are no ing from the underside of one of the gised to passengers for any incon- lighted to receive the trophy on
trains out of Weymouth at the mo- passenger carriages of the train. venience. behalf of the academy.
Two crews from Weymouth attended
Drop in meeting to find out all about the BID
BUSINESSES are being invited Steering Group. Drinks and light re- plans booklet and a further explana- Reed said: “A “yes” vote would gen- BIDs have successfully moved from Bournemouth Rangers, how they
along to a meeting tomorrow (Fri- freshments will be provided. tion of the Weymouth BID process. erate at least £250,000 a year for five a pre-BID status to a successful were trained and how the Rangers
day) where they will be able to have The Weymouth BID is being The Group says that all businesses years at a time when public funds are “yes” vote. support the BID.
their say and ask questions about the driven by a team of local businesses in the area with a rateable value reducing. “The three groups discussed some “In Weymouth we are hoping to in-
proposed Weymouth Business Im- which actively support the BID and above £6,000 will have the opportu- “Recently, members of the Steer- useful ways of promoting a “yes” troduce Weyfarers. Gregg Dunnett of
provement District. provide their time and experience to nity to help restore Weymouth’s ing Group met with managers of the vote, the ballot process and dealing the Bournemouth Town Centre BID
The drop-in event, which is at the help campaign for a Yes vote. prosperity in the face of economic Bournemouth BIDs. One of the with the early stages of gaining a and Alun Williams of the
William Henry pub in Frederick Good progress is being made and crisis and the growing competition BIDs focuses on the promotion of “yes” vote. Bournemouth Coastal BID gave use-
Place, will run from 3pm-7pm and in December 542 businesses in the from surrounding towns and resorts. the Town Centre while the Coastal ”In addition, we looked at some of ful insights on the areas that the
be hosted by the Weymouth BID BID area were sent the draft project Weymouth BID chairman Nigel BID concentrates on Coastal the projects that the Bournemouth Weymouth BID should concentrate
Tourism. Both of the Bournemouth BIDs have in place such as the on.”
24 hour car service
Offices in Portland
01305 821 600
and Weymouth
01305 777 777
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First school in Dorset to
become primary academy
CHICKERELL Primary School has become the first in by Harry Walton limited expansion and that the Local Plan has space for a
Dorset to choose to become a stand alone Primary Acad- new school. We just don’t know yet whether that school
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emy. will be Chickerell.
Principal Jody Harris said the decision had been a col- “The irony is that if Chickerell is chosen then the new
lective one by governors who wanted to continue the two of the most heavily oversubscribed clubs in the school would automatically be an Academy.
gains made in the school over the past two years. school. “If Chickerell is chosen as the new school then it might
She added: “It will give us autonomy. We can now de- “This plus our full focus on education will give our possibly see the nursery and first three years on our ex-
sign a curriculum to suit our children’s needs and our pupils a far greater appreciation of their environment and isting site with the next four years of pupils on the new
children’s passions. show them that learning is not just confined to classrooms site, but this is highly unlikely to happen and certainly
“One of the biggest focuses will be on outdoor learning, but wherever we are.” not in the next ten years.
being outside, being far more aware of our surroundings More pupils “In any case, this community wants Chickerell Primary
and what we take from that back to the classroom. She added that Chickerell has 364 pupils and it has been Academy to remain on this site and I would like to thank
“We already have a pair of nesting herons. We have a working with Dorset County Council to improve its it for supporting us because this is potentially a period of
bat box set up and caterpillar homes which we can in- buildings so they can accommodate more pupils in the extensive change.
volve the children with. face of proposals to build hundreds of new homes nearby. “We have been a village school for a very considerable
“We have started after school clubs in bugs which are She said: “We are aware that our school buildings have time and the community have always been supportive.”
Sea Life Tower hands over first cheque for £830
DORSET’S Jurassic Coast has received its first significant landmarks form a key part of the
funding donation from the profits of Wey- commentary for our visitors.
mouth’s new Sea Life Tower. “We hope our regular donations will help more
Tower operator Merlin Entertainments schools to visit and learn about the Jurassic
pledged ten per cent of all Tower guide-book Coast, and perhaps help improve visitor facilities
proceeds to the country’s only natural World like those at Chesil Beach.”
Heritage site.
Mr Weld said: “It is wonderful for businesses
Jurassic Coast chairman James Weld ascended
such as the Sea Life Tower to get involved with
the resort’s lofty landmark to receive a cheque
for more than £800 from Tower marketing man- the Jurassic Coast and their efforts are very
ager Raquel Cubillo. much appreciated.
The cash will go to the Jurassic Coast Trust, to “Every little bit helps because we do many
support education and conservation work. small projects with children which helps them
(cid:0)CHEQUE MATES: Tower marketing manager Raquel Cubillo Tower general manager Craig Dunkerley said: to get to the coast, so this donation from the
presents the cheque to James Weld “Key facts about the Jurassic Coast and some Tower will help that educational initiative.” (cid:0)PRINCIPAL Jody Harris
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Media students get a
taste of the real thing
BBC1 Question Time is broadcast from Weymouth College
MEDIA and performing arts stu- Performing arts students were Soubry MP, former Labour Culture
dents got a taste of national televi- given the opportunity to interview Secretary Ben Bradshaw MP, former
sion when the popular BBC the Question Time make-up artist Liberal Democrat leader Ming
programme, Question Time, came to Debra Hargreaves, as part of one of Campbell MP and journalist Angela
Weymouth College’s Bay Theatre. their modules for their first year Epstein.
They were welcomed on to the set foundation degree at the college. Catering and hospitality students
by the director who briefed them on Chris Corben, a performing arts were then on hand to cook and serve
the show and gave them a tour of the student said interviewing Debra was dinner to the panellists after the
production suite. “a great experience to learn from
show with Ben Bradshaw tweeting:
The highlight for five lucky media someone in the industry”.
“Thanks to catering students at Wey-
students was when they were invited Taking questions from the audi-
mouth College for the best meal I've (cid:0)IN THE HOT SEAT: Weymouth College media students get to answer questions from David Dimbleby dur-
to act as the panellists, answering ence were panellists who included
had for a long time.” ing a sound check for Question Time
questions from David Dimbleby Private Eye Editor Ian Hislop, Con-
Media student Ryan Asman said:
himself, to test the equipment. servative Health Minister Anna
“Getting to speak to professionals
Simpler system of bus passes? was a fantastic opportunity. It was
really useful to see how everything
is applied in the real world.”
DORSET County Council will be council or from their local library. The event was a great success and
taking over responsibility for bus Residents needing to renew their aired on BBC 1 on the same night at
pass applications from district and pass will be invited to reapply or 10:35pm.
borough councils from April 1st. automatically sent replacements College enterprise and employabil-
The new centralised service will through the post. ity vice-principal Rob Jones said: “It
provide a more consistent service Anyone who has moved since was a fantastic day.
across the county council area and their current pass was issued “The BBC crew worked closely
give better value for money for tax should contact their local district with our media students, giving them
payers. or borough council to update their valuable insight into the different
roles and skills required to deliver a
Residents applying for an older address details before the end of
high-pressure programme.
persons or disabled persons bus February.
“Our performing arts students
pass for the first time will now be Dorset County Council conces-
shadowed the BBC make-up artist
able to apply by phone, by down- sionary fare applications will be
and our catering and hospitality stu-
loading an application form online processed by Euclid Ltd, a Hamp-
or by collecting an application shire-based company specialising dents had the chance to prepare and (cid:0)THE REAL THING: Members of the Question Time panel Ian Hislop, Ming Campbell, Anna Soubry, David
serve an amazing meal for the
form from their district or borough in producing and issuing ID cards. Dimbleby and Ben Bradshaw
celebrity panel.”
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Lifeboat crew spend
3,000 hours at sea
during Olympic year
WEYMOUTH RNLI volunteers by Harry Walton our core business in the south west,
spent more time at sea than any other but I’m delighted to say the numbers
crew according to national figures [email protected] are down which I hope means our
for 2012. prevention messages are getting
They were out 2,981 hours, some- through to people before they go
volunteer crews rescued 1,609 peo-
thing the RNLI said was probably onto the water.
ple, 38 more than in the previous
due to the increased need for search “However we have seen a rise in
year. RNLI lifeguards assisted
and rescue cover to ensure the safety the number of fishing boats needing
11,670 people, down by nearly 2,000
of visitors in the area during the our assistance and in rescues of peo-
Olympics. on 2011. Commitment ple ashore, that’s folk who are per-
Weymouth lifeboat station volun- haps injured, trapped or cut off by
RNLI regional operations manager
teers launched 86 times and rescued the tide around the sea shore and
Andy Hurley praised Weymouth and
88 people in 2012 with 41 of the call cliffs.
outs coming in the dark and six in said: “The figures illustrate just how “2012 has once again proved the (cid:0)ALL CHANGE: Outgoing lifeboat chairman Michael Gill (left) welcomes his successor, Tony Beeson
dedicated our volunteer crews and
winds above Force Seven. The sta- value of the RNLI volunteer lifeboat
our lifeguards are, giving a huge New chairman for Lifeboat group
tion was the third busiest station in crews, lifeguards and Flood Rescue
amount of time to saving lives at sea
the south west behind Poole and Ply- Teams.
and I thank them and their families
mouth. “I would also like to thank all those
for their continuing commitment.
In all RNLI lifeboats across the “Call outs to sailing and power who support our charity because WEYMOUTH Lifeboat management group has a new time to time in the fundraising for Weymouth lifeboat
south west were launched 81 fewer boats with machinery failure are still their donations ensure our teams chairman. station.”
times than in 2011 but the charity’s have the best training Michael Gill, who has been the chairman of the group Mr Beeson has been involved in fundraising for Wey-
Road works delayed by weather at the lifeboat station for seven years, is standing down mouth lifeboat station for more than 30 years, having
and will be succeeded by long time RNLI supporter been chairman of fundraising for a couple of years
Tony Beeson. some time ago.
WORK to install a crossing point on Cumberland “black-top” and so has added a week on to the origi- Michael said that he had loved every minute of his He said that he was pleased to take over the chair-
Drive in Weymouth has been hit by the recent cold nal closur. Businesses remain open as usual with time with the group and working with the lifeboat crew manship of the group and was looking forward to the
weather. drivers needing to access the Granby Industrial Es- and all the fundraisers at the station. challenges that lay ahead.
The road closure between the Cumberland Drive tate from Chickerell Link Road. He added: “We have been incredibly well supported He added that he hoped to move forward and build
junction with Chickerell Road and access to the Land The toucan crossing being installed on Cumber-
by the local community which has enabled us to raise on what Mr Gill had achieved in the past few years and,
Registry will now last until the end of Friday Febru- land Drive is part of the Marsh Route shared use
an amazing £78,000 in the last year. with the support of the local community, continue to
ary 8th, one week longer than planned.The tempera- footpath and cycleway which links Newstead Road
“I am pleased to pass the baton on to Tony who I raise funds for the RNLI, a charity that he has supported
ture has been far too cold to lay concrete or with Chickerell Link Road.
know will do a terrific job. I will still be involved from for so long.
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(cid:0)EXPLORERS: The Shackleton Epic crew pictured on Elephant Island before dpearture
Islanders rally round
to complete lifeboat
for epic expedition
A LIFEBOAT being used in an historic expedition was by Harry Walton
completed thanks to a massive effort by the Portland
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community has officially set sail in Antarctica.
Islanders rallied round when Petty Officer Seb
Coulthard injured his hand and the whole project to cre-
ate the 22.5ft whaler Alexandra Shackleton, an exact side of myself, to honour the memory of Sir Ernest
replica of the James Caird lifeboat, was put at risk. Shackleton by undertaking this most challenging of jour-
They helped complete the lifeboat for the Shackleton neys and to draw attention to the effects of climate
Epic expedition which has now set sail from Elephant Is- change on Antarctica and ultimately, the planet.”
land bound for South Georgia 800 nautical miles away. Shackleton Epic’s patron, The Hon. Alexandra Shack-
PO Coulthard is now a member of the six-strong crew leton, Sir Ernest’s granddaughter who originally ap-
led by polar adventurer Tim Jarvis which is making the proached Jarvis about recreating the journey, sent her
incredible voyage to replicate that made nearly 100 years good wishes and said”The Expedition will be incredibly
ago by Ernest Shackleton on board the James Caird demanding both at sea and on land, but I have every con-
lifeboat. fidence that the men will remember my grandfather’s
If the six complete the gruelling 800-mile crossing then words, ‘difficulties are just things to overcome’.”
three men will traverse the interior of South Georgia in Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard also wished the
an attempt to reach the abandoned whaling station of expedition well and said: “I trust you will re-capture
Stromness where Shackleton raised the alarm during the some of Shackleton’s ethos as well and thus return up-
ill-fated Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914- lifted in spirit and full of renewed admiration for this re-
17. This journey is often cited as one of the greatest res- markable man and what he was able to achieve in the
cue missions in the history of exploration. name of science and humanity.”
The modern expedition set off in unusually moderate During the expedition, a 75’ yacht, Australis, will act
winds and a half-metre swell to slowly clear the coast as the support vessel providing a communications, safety
and looming pack ice to the east. and filming platform for Shackleton Epic.   Depending
It is their goal to become the first to authentically recre- on weather conditions in the Southern Ocean, it is esti-
ate one of the greatest survival journeys in history. mated that the Alexandra Shackleton will reach South
Jarvis said: “I hope this expedition not only does Georgia within 16 days, the same time the James Caird
Shackleton’s memory justice but also reminds us all of took to cross this infamous stretch of ocean.   Once there,
how incredibly beautiful, yet fragile, this part of the the crew will climb over South Georgia’s mountainous,
world is.  Hopefully, if we succeed, we’ll be able to shine crevassed interior hoping to reach the old whaling station
another light on the changing Antarctic environment. at Stromness, before paying their respects to “the boss”
“I’m doing this expedition to test the more resourceful at Shackleton’s grave at Grytviken.
Chance to sample the evacuee experience
WEYMOUTH’S Nothe Fort attrac- value and fun. People can experience to book early to guarantee their place
tion is preparing to host special fam- a 1940s school room supervised by a on one of the two designated days.
ily days for its popular Evacuee very strict headmaster complete with Booking will open for the Friday if
Experience during the February half cane, air raid shelter drill, a Wey- sufficient inquiries are made and pro-
term. mouth at War exhibition, Mr Ark- viding that tickets are already sold
Events will be held on Monday wright’s shop and rationing and Mrs for the other two days.
February 18th and Wednesday Feb- Mop doing the washing at home. All children must be accompanied
ruary 20th from 10am-3pm at £7 per This is a “hands on” experience so by an adult. This event is not suit-
ticket including a hot wartime lunch. visitors are asked to come dressed able for children under the age of 5
This activity is normally only for the part and not to forget their gas years.
available for school and community mask! Tickets can be purchased on line
groups but on this occasion it is open Attendance is by ticket only and www.nothefort.org.uk or by tele-
to all. numbers will be restricted to man- phone to Jane Chandler 01305
The Fort offers great educational ageable levels, so people are advised 775829.