m Dorchester ester o r f w e i v www.viewfromonline.co.uk PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Issue 270 Thursday, January 5 2012 Paul awarded MBE in New Year’s honours list A SENIOR member of his service to the commu- time and energy to help- By Stuart Broom generations of young with Dorset Young Car- “He works relentlessly staff at Dorset Police has nity in Dorset. ing families and carers people. The project is run ers to allow Young Peo- across the community, been made a Member of Paul, who has worked who have a child with a with the full assistance of ple who care in the breaking down barriers the British Empire for Dorset Police for 29 disability. “I hope this recognition and chairs the Friends of Clay Pigeon Raceway, community to experience and bringing greater un- (MBE) in Her Majesty years, spends the majority Married to Deby, he will go some way in help- Dorset Young Carers the former race circuit of the thrill of karting. derstanding and coopera- The Queen’s New Year’s of his off-duty time work- lives in Dorchester, and ing to raise awareness for Support Group, provid- Jenson Button. Dorset Police Chief tion to those who need it Honours list. ing in the community to has three daughters, carers in our commu- ing assistance and activi- Paul said: “This unique Constable, Martin Baker most. Paul Chick, a senior support and develop the Lucy, who also works for nity.” ties for young carers in project works with young said: “Paul has provided “Paul is a credit to him- member of police staff lives and outlook of many Dorset Police, Amy and Building on his own ex- the Dorset community. people from varied back- direct support to thou- self, his family and to working in the force’s disadvantaged groups. In Katie. periences of his youngest He also joined the Early- grounds and disabilities sands of children and Dorset Police; I could not Business Change Team, particular, he devotes a On receiving the news, daughter, Katie, who has birds Charity, which with the aim of develop- families across Dorset be more delighted for has been recognised for significant amount of Paul said:”I am ab- Angelman Syndrome, raises funds for specialist ing and enhancing their over the last 25 years.  him.” Paul joined the Angelman equipment, and subse- solutely delighted to re- confidence, self esteem, Syndrome Support & Ed- quently took over as ceive this recognition; it team work and interper- wMays ftiorstat lltyh ouungehxt poenc tered-. u(AcaStSioEnRaTl )S, purpopvoidrti nTgr auds-t csuhpaipro. rPt aualn adl soa dpvriocvei detos so“nTahl es kyiollusn. g people also WINTERS LT ceiving the news was vice, information and parents and carers within develop into becoming D ‘why me’? support to other par- Dorset Police. valued citizens in the BUILDING & CARPENTRY ents. He has also con- In 1992 Paul set up and, “I felt quite humbled community. tributed to national to this day, chairs the and I accept the MBE on “These skills help them research projects on the Young People’s Karting behalf of my family, in other aspects of their condition. Project, offering formal friends and colleagues at lives, including home, at Recognising the diffi- training in karting and Dorset Police. Without school and in society.” culties of children who enhanced social skills for their support and drive The project also works are often responsible for none of my voluntary the care of parents or sib- work would be possible. lings, Paul helped set up 50 Broad Street, Lyme Regis New builds • Extensions • Renovations • Alterations Eco Homes • Joinery Work • Loft Conversions SALE NOW ON Bespoke Timber Frames & Timber Garden Offices QUALITY BUILDING & CARPENTRY IN BRIGHT CLOTHES AND Please feeAl fNreDe AtoR OcoUntNaDct TuHs Eb yD pOhoRnSeE oTr AemRaEilA ■A CREDIT TO THE COMMUNITY: Paul Chick who has been awarded the MBE in the New Year’s Hon- TOYS FOR COOL KIDS Telephone:01308 423 203 Mobile:07786 564 406 Email:[email protected] ours List Joules - Lizzie Shirt - Minymo - Emile et Rose Web:www.wintersltd.com DORCHESTER’S VERY OWN FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Wednesday viewonline24/7 2 January 4 2012 viewfromonline.co.uk ViewPeople CONTACT OUR 01297 446057 [email protected] EDITORIAL TEAM www.viewfromonline.co.uk ther arrests in hospital and so I helped some local peo- JEFF“Jeffers” Jones is an Emergency Care Practi- ple raise some money for him by doing a sponsored tioner (ECP) paramedic who works at Weymouth ambulance station for South Western Ambulance kayak up the Fleet. That involved getting permission Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT). from the Army to paddle past the firing ranges, which With more than 12 years of frontline experi- is quite a feat in itself. Not everyone can canoe the ence, Jeff is no stranger to shift work and this year whole length of the Fleet. The second major charity he was on duty responding to emergency calls event was due to a colleague I used to teach at the local throughout West Dorset over the Christmas and swimming club who died of liver cancer. I raised some New Year holidays. money for the Weldmar Hospice through a 24hour Having spent most of his life living and working swim and we raised £7,500. Just recently, at Weymouth in Weymouth, Jeff has given up a lot of his spare time helping people through a range of charity station, we were donated some prize money that we re- fundraising events. Most recently he and his am- ceived from SWASFT for being the most improved sta- bulance colleagues at Weymouth Station made a tion in Dorset. We didn’t know what to do with the donation to a local children’s charity as a gesture money, so we’ve given it to a local children’s fund. of seasonal goodwill. Here Jeff talks about his work, his fundraising ■ WHATdo you most enjoy about the job? achievements and what it takes to become a It’s the camaraderie with my colleagues and other serv- frontline ambulance worker. also now have the added duties of being a Clinical ice people. The people I work with are without doubt Support Officer, which means I’m one of the station ■MOSTpeople have some idea of what a para- managers at Weymouth. some of the best people I’ve ever met, and the humour medic does, but what is an ECP? that we have is just something different. Atennd EedC tPr ahinaisn ga liln t mhee dsikciallls c oonf dai tipoanrsa.m Seod, iwc,e pcaluns h eexlp- ■ BESIDESthe job, you have also been involved ■ WHATwould you do if you won the lottery? in a fair amount of charity work, is that right? the doctors with home visits and therefore help to give I would make sure my two boys have got houses in Yes, in the last five years I’ve helped raise around patients the most appropriate care instead of making Dorset so they can be comfortable. I would also have £14,000 doing a few different events. The first was for unnecessary admissions to accident and emergency a holiday with my wife and boys to Australia to see rel- departments. An ECP can also admit patients directly 6a little boy I went to where0 I was on my own for 20/30 atives, I’d throw a party for all my colleagues and I’d to a hospital ward, unlike ambulance paramedics who minutes when he went into cardiac arrest and I had to also give a bit to charity - I don’t think I’d give up work can only take people to A&E, which isn’t always ap- revive him. He suffered some brain damage from fur- though. propriate or essential. ■ HOWdoes your role differ from a paramedic’s Info at a glance ... on a day to day basis? It differs mostly on weekends and nights. At weekends the ECP works for the out of hours doctors service. In HOSPITALS West Dorset there is a doctor based at Dorchester or Bridport Community Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 422345 Dorset County Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01305) 251150 Weymouth and they triage calls so we can go out and Weymouth Community Hospital. . . . . . . . . . 01305 251150 deal with those patients. Of course, we still attend life threatening call outs for the ambulance service. So, if DOCTORS Dorset Out of Hours GP Service. . . . . . . . . 0845 600 10 13 a doctor has asked us to visit a patient with a chest in- Bridport Medical Centre: fection, for example, and then an emergency comes Dr Skellern & Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 484401 in, we will go and attend the emergency first. SECOND Dr Wilson & Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 484406 The Lyme Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01297) 442195 ■ HOWdid you end up being an ECP? Kent House Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . (01297) 443399 Elms Medical Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01297) 561068 SWASFT started the ECP role about seven-years-ago. I was already a paramedic at that time so I just applied INTERVIEW The Bridges Medical Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . (01305) 774411 for it. I’ve been in the ambulance service for 12 years DENTISTS and before that I was in an industrial Fire and Ambu- Dorset Dental Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . (01202) 854443 lance service for 10 years. As well as being an ECP I CHEMISTS Lloyds the Chemist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 424350 . . . your local newspaper team Boots the Chemist . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 422475 Beaminster Chemist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 862288 Co-op Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 422100 SPORT & RECREATION Bridport Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 427464 LIBRARY SERVICE Bridport Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 422778 Burton Bradstock Library . . . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 897563 Beaminster Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 862362 Dorchester Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01305) 224440 Lyme Regis Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01297) 443151 Charmouth Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01297) 560640 Weymouth Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01305) 762410 LOCAL COUNCILS JERRY RAMSDALE PHILIP EVANS JACKIE EVANS STUART BROOM ALISON KING JAMES COLES LISA BRIGHT HARRY WALTON PAUL CROMPTON FRANCESCA EVANS TREVOR BEVINS Bridport Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 456722 Director Publisher/Editor Production Manager General Manager Office Manager New Media Manager Sub Editor Chief Reporter (Weymouth) Chief Reporter (Bridport) Reporter Dorchester Reporter West Dorset District Council . . . . . . . . . . (01308) 422248 01297 446057 01297 446155 01297 446141 07966 140429 01297 446057 01297 446155 01297 446154 01305 787843 01297 446144 01297 446154 077763535778 Beaminster Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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(01305) 782798 E-mail [email protected] lWeb www.viewfromonline.co.uk ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hour helpline Answered locally in confidence . . . . . . 0845 7697555 viewonline24/7 Wednesday 3 ViewNews viewfromonline.co.uk January 4 2012 CONTACT OUR 01297 446057 EDITORIAL TEAM [email protected] www.viewfromonline.co.uk Charities on hand to offer advice Parking charges review SHORT-term parking charges on sites in and around Dorchester owned by the district council may be frozen at current levels. A review of parking fees, which continues until CARING organisations in the Dorchester area are by Trevor Bevins ered, said a spokeperson for the organisation. February, suggests that keeping charges as they are bracing themselves to deal with mounting financial Meanwhile the relationship counselling service, RE- for a year would help the local economy. and emotional problems in the coming days and LATE, is also poised to help those who find them- But some are being recommended for an increase. weeks. ing financial help and is itself appealing for donations selves under strain. A report to councillors suggests that long-term January is often the busiest month for charities help- to make up for a loss of grant income. The charity expects that this January is likely to be charges ought to be raised to “realistic levels” with a ing those with financial or family problems. Both organisations fear for the worst as credit card busier than normal because of the pressure families corresponding increase in season tickets, including Groups in the county town fear that this January and other bills start to arrive during this month laden and partnerships are under, both financially and emo- the popular shoppers permits. could be the worst period for problems for a number with Christmas spending debt. tionally. Figures from the council show that short-term of years with many people facing redundancy or suf- Unlike commerical lenders the First Dorset Credit Christmas and New Year, when people often spend parking income from April to September has fallen fering a drop in income. Those who work for tradi- Union does what it can to keep interest loans low – longer than normal together, frequently bring prob- by 13.8 per cent compared to the same period last tionally secure employers, such as the county and averaging around two per cent on descending bal- lems to a head. year, while coastal car park income has dipped by district councils and the NHS could find themselves ances, compared to some loan companies where the “We would plead with those who are having diffi- 11.1 per cent and long-stay car park use has declined especially vulnerable. annual percentage interest rate can more than double, culties to get in touch and ask for help. Our early in- by 12.2 per cent. Indications of possible problems to come came in or even triple, the cost of borrowing over a relatively volvement with those willing to seek help is so A West Dorset District Council report suggests that the run up to Christmas with the Dorchester-based short period. important in finding a solution to problems,” said Re- First Dorset Credit Union reporting that it has seen the Their message is - “Don’t put yourself in the hands late Manager Sheila Maycock. the falls are almost entirely due to the economic largest ever number of loans agreed to its members for of money lenders who charge the earth - you will Tragically the period around Christmas and the New downturn and people becoming more careful with Chistmas expenses. probably pay back many times the amount you have Year is also a peak time for the Samaritans with extra their money. Meanwhile the town’s Citizens Advice Bureau has borrowed.” Get in touch with FDCU and enjoy the volunteers ready to help meet any rise in demand. First aid course been dealing with a rise in inquiries from those seek- friendly and sympathetic way your needs are consid- For older people Age UK Dorchester and Dorset ST John Ambulance in Dorchester is running a County Council’s Welfare Benefits Team are working course on essential first aid on January 20th at its together to provide benefits advice and help. Have your say on health services Surgeries will operate on the fourth Thursday in each Poundbury headquarters. The session will include dealing with an uncon- month, between 9am and 11am at Age UK Dorchester. scious casualty and fractures, sprains and strains, The sessions are by appointment only. head injuries, choking, bleeding and Cardio Pul- FOLLOWING the suc- lowing two sessions as – 1pm. [email protected]. To book a consultation please contact Age UK monary Resuscitation. cess of the “Have Your part of their 2012 pro- Sessions in other areas Anyone who would Dorchester on 01305 269444 or at Rowan Cottage, 4 St John say the training is ideal for those who care Say” events last year, gramme: will run later in the year. like more information Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester DT1 1PW, or via for others on a short-term basis, including grandpar- local people will once Dorchester – Wednes- There is no need to should call 01305 the website www.acdorchester.org ents who may be drafted in to help with young chil- again get an opportu- day January 11th, Town register for the events, 368908. The next surgery will be on 26th January. dren. nity to meet with repre- Hall Room, The Corn Ex- however anyone who During 2011 Have Your The First Dorset Credit Union can be contacted on Lasting three hours the course costs £30. 01305 268993. sentatives from the NHS change from12 noon – has individual needs on Say events took place in For additional information, or booking, contact Dorchester Relate can be contacted on 01305 and hear about local 2pm and Bridport – the day or would like to Bridport, Christchurch, Grant Wilson on 01305 751157. 262285. health plans. Wednesday January submit a question in ad- Wimborne, Blandford, As a result Dorset NHS 25th, The Arts Centre, vance should contact Swanage and Dorch- have arranged the fol- South Street from 11am Sue Brazier at sue.bra- ester. If you have a story for Dorchester call Trevor Bevins on 077763535778 THE WINDOW REPAIR MAN If your old PVCu or Aluminium windows and doors need attention... 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By ground breaking new Toolkit for new approaches to traffic and providing a step by step approach Happy 30th birthday Happy 60th birthday communities to help them solve place making in urban areas in the to making our rural roads so much on 30th December. on the 31st Dec, Love traffic problems in their villages. past but wanted to understand the better, we hope the Toolkit will Love James, Sarah Launched by the Dorset Area of needs of rural communities better. empower communities to embrace and Ralph from Guess Who? Outstanding Natural Beauty Part- “Building on successful rural traf- their rural roads with confidence nership the Traffic in Villages fic solutions from the UK and else- and enthusiasm. NATALIE Toolkit has been much anticipated where in mainland Europe, I was Chairman of the Dorset AONB TERENCE DUNCAN by transport and planning profes- really keen to build a Toolkit with Partnership, Andy Foot is enthusi- COATHWORTH sionals and community groups some simple and practical ways for astic about the new Toolkit. He To my dear dad. I hope you have a across the country. local communities to address prob- said: “As a Parish Councillor in Fresh ideas are emerging to help lems commonly associated with really wonderful birthday on 7th Happy 30th birthday! Lots address rural traffic issues and the traffic in rural villages. I thrilled Dorset, I can see how this Toolkit could really help communities January. All my love always. Jo xx of love, from Mum and Dad Dorset AONB Team are keen to that it has been endorsed by the look at their traffic issues with capture these in the form of a Chartered Institute of Highways & fresh eyes. I’m proud that the Toolkit for Dorset rural communi- Transportation and other profes- Dorset AONB Partnership have DAISY TAYLOR DAISY TAYLOR ties to use. The Toolkit places sional bodies.” produced this Toolkit and hope it community engagement at the Developing a partnership ap- will inspire community action in Happy 3rd birthday to Happy birthday to our heart of the process, building on proach to road management has other landscapes too. local energies, creativity and com- been an important and continuing our beautiful daughter. lovely granddaughter. The Toolkit is available to down- mitment to contribute to the work strand of work in the sensitive Lots of love, from 3 years old on of the highway authority. landscape of the Dorset AONB. load from www.dorsetaonb.org.uk Mummy and Daddy 29th December ficSeure eMxpitlcahineelld, :D “oCraserst AanOdN lBor rOiefs- Ttahnits sTteopo lfkoirtw reaprdr eisne nhtesl painn gim cpoomr-- oorn c0o1n3ta0c5t 2th2e8 2D3o9r sfeotr A mOoNreB i ntefaomr- are part of our lives, for better or munities and highway authorities mation. NANCY SAM HARWOOD & worse. Maintaining and protecting Free fire safety check for all thatched homes BOSTOCK CHARLOTTE BLAKESLEY the quality of life against a back- ground of growing traffic volumes Happy 13th Birthday! Lots Congratulations on your is perhaps the greatest challenge FOLLOWINGa serious thatch fire staff visiting homes to fit or replace and lots of love, Mum, engagement . Lots of love facing most rural communities. I near Bere Regis on Christmas Eve, smoke alarms and offer advice. Matt, Noah, Neave and know from my experiences in Dorset Fire and Rescue Service is This is all free of charge. Please Wha Wha x Katy & Chris xx Dorset that this is a much heart felt renewing its appeal to give every call 0800 038 2323 free and leave a issue and I hope the Toolkit can re- thatch property in Dorset a free message stating you have a thatch SAM HARWOOD AND TO UNCLE SAM AND ally stimulate new solutions to Home Safety Check. property, in order claim your free CHARLOTTE BLAKESLEY AUNTIE CHARLOTTE these very common problems.” These involve a member of DFRS Home Fire Safety Check. Congratulations on your Congratulations on your engagement love and best engagement lots of love Y R wishes for the future love from Jake and Grace N T Mum and Dad xx xxxxx E E E R F TO SAM AND TO GRANDMA CHARLOTTE Happy 80th Looking forward to a birthday. Lots of love good wedding! 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Council’s biggest fund-raiser of the year The money will be distributed later in with its other main event, a big band con- the year to Scout organisations with cert, being held next month. around 50 per cent of the profits being On Saturday, February 25th the Corn shared with local charities. Exchange is the venue for the Purbeck Big The bulk of the collections took place in Band with guest vocalists Tanya Lonergan Dorchester although organisers are this and Sam Merrick. year reporting an increase in use of the Tickets for the 7.45pm event are avail- service from villages around the county able now from Dorchester Tourist Infor- town. mation Centre in Trinity Street or by Operating between December 5th and calling 01305 263005. 19th the collection and deliveries are or- ganised by a team of volunteers from the ■ VIEW From Dorchester’s reporter Dorchester and District Scout Council, Trevor Bevins has been among those help- adult supporters who raise money and ing deliver the Scout Post for a number of offer practical help to local Scout groups. years. This year, the 24th year of the service, This year his pedometer clocked up those who used the distinctive yellow more than 62,000 steps as he completed boxes were asked to make a minimum do- his rounds, which included Damers Road, nation of 15p per card, although many Maumbury Road and Great Western gave more. Road. ■ WAITROSEDepartment Manager Mark Andre presents a cheque for £384 to Janet Kennewell, Chair of Home-Start West Dorset Trustees Helping hand for children’s charity A DORSET charity that offers help to through difficult times. It can be for young families was itself given a help- many reasons – illness, bereavement, ing hand recently. disability or isolation. Giving young Home-Start West Dorset was de- children the chance of a good start in lighted to be chosen by Waitrose to be life is our priority. a beneficiary of its Community Mat- “Last year we helped 48 families; this ters charity scheme. year we are hoping to help even more, In the scheme, Waitrose customers and thanks to Waitrose, we are closer vote for their favourite cause to re- to achieving that goal.” ceive a share of £1,000 every month. The Community Matters scheme has Janet Kennewell, Chair of the been running since 2008 and this De- Trustees said: “We’re so grateful to cember they are celebrating 40 Waitrose for choosing us, and I’d also months of donations. As a company like to thank all the Waitrose cus- Waitrose have donated £8.5 million to tomers who voted for us. 24,000 local good causes. “We were absolutely delighted to re- If you would like to help Home-Start ceive a cheque for £384. West Dorset or would like to find out “Home-Start West Dorset offers sup- more, please call Helen or Gemma on port and friendship to families with 01305 755608 or visit www.homes- young children who are going tartwestdorset.co.uk. Speed limit plans turned down PLANS to extend the 30mph limit in down. Dorchester’s Herringston Road have been Traffic managers at the county council turned down. said that the extension could not be justi- Neither the police nor the county council fied and argued that the road was mostly supported the idea when it was put for- used by local drivers who were well aware ward by the town council. of how twisting and undulating it is. Figures from the police suggest few The only help the county council might problems on the road between the South be able to offer is to paint “Slow” signs at Court Avenue junction and Herringston strategic points on the road. House – although one accident had been Town councillors were told on Tuesday recorded with “driving too slow” as a con- (January 3rd) that the only option now tributory factor. open was for the council to buy a Speed The force said that for a 30mph zone to Indicator Device, known as a SID, and be effective it would have to be achieved pay £800 for each pole which it could be by alterations to the road to slow traffic put on. 6 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7 January 4 2012 viewfromonline.co.uk Dorchester rings in ONE party-goer got Farmer Ellis, from by Trevor Bevins more than she bargained Broadmayne, and Jules, for at Dorchester’s New a community mental Year celebrations – a girlfriend Jules Barrett as change where the couple health nurse in the Brid- husband to be. the clocks turned to mid- joined more than 300 port area, had met in the Chairman of the town’s night. others in an event to raise same building earlier this Round Table Ellis Ford The proposal took money for the Help the year at the annual wine popped the question to place in the Corn Ex- Heroes charity. festival. “I’d been thinking for some time it would be the right place and the right time to ask the questions. Luckily she said yes,” said a de- ■MANYtook to fancy dress to see in the New Year during Dorchester’s celebrations lighted Ellis as friends rushed off to buy cham- pagne for the couple. “I must admit I didn’t see it coming at all – but I’m really delighted,” said Jules, who had joined others in Cornhill to bring in the New Year. There it was girlpower which won out as 23- year-old Ashleigh Ched- dle climbed to the top of the Town Pump, the only person to do so after two failed attempts by local lads. “My friend told me it was a bit of a local tradi- tion, but usually for the boys, so I thought I’d give it a go,” said Ash- leigh. “Looking back at it ■ ROUNDTable chairman Ellis Ford who chose New Year to propose to girl- now I’m not sure that it ■ DAVIDWelsby and friends friend, Jules Barrett was such a wise thing to viewonline24/7 vviieeww ffrroomm n neewwss Wednesday 7 viewfromonline.co.uk January 4 2012 the New Year in style do in heels, but it was praised everyone who have ensured that it has visiting key First World fun.” helped with the event, been the success we War sites. The crowd at the Pump many of them giving hoped it would be.” For further information were led into the count their services for free. Frank and his partner, about the rally, including down to the New Year by He said: “I’d particu- Catherine Conn, will be sponsorship details, Town Crier Alistair larly like to thank the adding further to the Frank and Catherine Chisholm who had com- manager at the King’s charity’s funds later in have set up their own posed a special cry for Arms, Steve Rogers, the year when they take website - the occasion, which he who came up with the part in a two week 4x4 http://www.team- read from the steps of St idea. He and his team rally throughout Europe skibum.com/ Peter’s Church. He was earlier amongst the guests at the Corn Ex- change for a fund-raising ■ ORGANISERSand musicians at Dorchester’s New Year event for Help the Heroes event for the Help the Heroes charity. Live music from singer Nina Garcia and the Andy Grant Trio had many of the crowd on their feet from the start with the dancing contin- uing until 2am with the Tony James disco. Staff from the King’s Arms hotel supported the event by staffing the bar and providing a buffet supper while local busi- nesses helped swell the funds by donating raffle prizes. Members of the towns Rotary Clubs also helped with the organisation of the event, which was so successful that it could now be repeated last year. ■ TOWN Crier Alistair Chisholm started the One of the organisers, ■ ASHLEIGHCheddle (23) was the only one to climb to the top of Dorch- countdown to midnight from the steps of St Andy Grant from the Andy Grant Trio – one of the Frank McGoldrick, ester’s Town Pump as the county town heralded in the New Year Peter’s at Dorchester’s celebrations two live acts on the night 8 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7 January 4 2012 viewfromonline.co.uk Enjoying a little company at Christmas HELPERSfrom the Vol- There is nothing worse by Anita Harries Everyone was greeted James, and her Consort joined in a sing-along of reason to get up in the unteer Centre Dorset than spending the day with a glass of sherry on Roland Tarr, who popped wartime songs. morning, put a smile on once again gave up their alone, with no friends or arrival, wine flowed in to say hello to both To top off a wonderful their faces and enjoy time on Christmas Day family to share Christ- team organised a party some festive fun. throughout the afternoon, guests and volunteers. day, every guest went some good company. to bring festive cheer to mas lunch or open pres- for around 30 elderly Volunteers picked these and tea and coffee were With Santa hats, crack- home with a hamper full Damers Restaurant staff those with nowhere to go ents, so the hard-working people who would other- lucky folk up from their available for those with ers, and food a plenty, en- of food, drink, and work incredibly hard to at Christmas. Company at Christmas wise have gone without homes and delivered more sober tastes or just sweets. them safely to Damers needing something a lit- tertainment was provided For all those who have help make the day a suc- Restaurant in Dorset tle more refreshing. by Terry Sinnick and his nowhere to go at Christ- cess, and many local County Hospital, where A carefully organised “Blast from the Past” mas, volunteer co-ordi- businesses and organisa- the restaurant staff pro- raffle ensured everyone disco. nator Claire Pullinger tions make donations in- vided a veritable feast of went home with a prize, Those full from an ex- and her team make a real cluding minibus roast turkey with all the the tickets being drawn cellent lunch sat back difference. company Nordcat, Taste, trimmings, Christmas by the Mayor of Dorch- and listened, others with They make Christmas and the Gorge Cafe in pudding, and mince pies. ester, Councillor Tess a little more energy Day special, give them a Dorchester. ■VOLUNTEERco-ordinator Claire Pullinger with Mayor’s Consort Roland Enjoying Christmas lunch courtesy of Company at Christmas and Damers Tarr, guest Pat Eames, and Mayor of Dorchester Councillor Tess James ■ MAYORTess James draws the raffle tickets Restaurant viewonline24/7 vviieeww ffrroomm n neewwss Wednesday 9 viewfromonline.co.uk January 4 2012 Rotary clubs humbled by town’s support Hotel demolition approved ANend could be in sight to the eyesore of Dorch- ester’s boarded up White Hart Hotel. The building has been empty for more than five DORCHESTER Rotarians Poundbury. wanted for Christmas.  years and the subject of criticism for the way it has took to the streets of the Residents were treated The Casterbridge club been left. town  again this year to the sound of carols take their sleigh out West Dorset planners have approved the dem- with their brightly lit and the sight of Father every year in the run up olition of the hotel and its outbuildings giving Christmas Sleigh and Christmas bringing a to Christmas and collect permission for ten new homes to be built on the toured a succession of smile to the faces of the for local charities. site. streets over eight nights, children as Santa invited This year the Weldmar from Fordington to them to say what they Hospice will benefit to Shipwrecks talk the tune of nearly £1,300 thanks once more to the MARINEarchaeology expert Gordon LePard will generosity of the people be talking about the county’s shipwrecks later in of Dorchester. the month. His talk will take place at the County Museum For those out shop- on Friday, January 20th at 7.30pm. ping in the South Street Doors for the talk will be open from 7pm. area of town saw a large The lecture will be free for members of the Rudolf standing proud Dorchester Association for Research into Local in front of Santa and his History and Archaeology, but £2 for others. Sleigh. Rotarians collecting Line dance classes here were from the Dorchester Club on be- LINE dancing for beginners starts at the half of the Dorset Air Brownsword Hall, Poundbury on Thursday, Janu- Ambulance, the Dorset ary 5th. County Hospital En- The hour-long sessions start at 6.30pm and cost doscopy Appeal and £3. other Rotary charities. A staggering £3,792 Garden club meeting was raised and with NEW members are being invited to join the both clubs, every single Dorchester and District Garden Club – whatever penny will go to the re- ■ ONE of the Dorchester Rotarians out collecting over the Christmas period their ability and expertise. spective appeal. with their giant Rudolph on South Street The group meet on the first Wednesday of each Tim Stiles, the Presi- generously and trust Pakistan, the nuclear ued support and help month at St George’s Church Hall, Fordington, dent of the Dorchester and support Rotarians. disaster in Japan and from the town’s resi- starting at 7.30pm. Casterbridge Club and The Christmas collec- the Rotary Polio Appeal. dents that make it all Pauline Camm, the Pres- tion is just one of the Tim and Pauline said: possible.” ident of the Rotary Club many activities the two “Both clubs  support If anyone would like to If you have a story for Dorchester of Dorchester both feel Rotary clubs in Dorch- many activities in the know more about the contact Trevor Bevins on ■THE Rotary Polio Appeal is just one of the very humble, yet proud ester have undertaken town particularly Rotary Clubs of Dorch- 077763 535778 many charity campaigns that the two Rotary of the fact that the peo- this year, with earlier col- among young people, ester visit www.ribi.org or email [email protected] clubs support ple of Dorchester give so lections for the floods in but it is only the contin- for more information. 10 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7 January 4 2012 viewfromonline.co.uk Ridgeway Radio brings festive cheer to hospital IFthere is one place you by Anita Harries highlights of her year so would rather not be over far and her aspirations for Christmas, it is probably the future. in hospital. was about bright and wife Heather at the radio From the Thomas But for those patients in early to record the station, recording her Hardy Birthday Celebra- Dorset County Hospital Christmas Eucharist at St very own Christmas mes- tions at the opening of over the festive season, Peter’s Church, to be sage to go out over the her mayoral year through Ridgeway Radio was broadcast to listeners airways directly after the to the Carnival, the One there to bring a little light later that afternoon. Queen’s speech. World Festival, and the relief and make their stay And the Mayor of Peter also took the op- August Bank Holiday as pleasant as possible. Dorchester, Councillor portunity to record a music events, her memo- Jim Davis, a volunteer Tess James, popped in to short interview with ries so far were wide and of many years standing, see Peter Foster and his Tess, asking about the varied, each occasion warranting a mention. When asked how he viewed the year so far, the Mayor’s Consort, Roland Tarr said: “I have supported Tess in many ways, from driving her around to helping her ‘chain up’ and accompa- nying her to some of the events she has attended.” The Mayor also taked of her aspirations for the fu- ture which include pro- moting the Dorchester ■INthe studio on Christmas Day - Heather Foster, Mayor of Dorchester Councillor Tess James and Anthem, a project she is her Consort Roland Tarr, Peter Foster, and Jim Davis working on with musical maestros Cathy Prince ensure everyone contin- teractive programme Ceremonial Judges’ busy year ahead. Some and Geof Edge, and a ues to feel a part of based on the Kingfisher Service in St Peter’s of the highlights patients Day of Peace ,which as a Dorchester.” Ward, co-ordinated by Church. It is the first can look forward to are Quaker is very important This year has been a Amanda Yeates with a time this has ever been the Chelsea Flower to her. busy one for Ridgeway great deal of support recorded, and as well as Show, the Trooping of Councillor James said: Radio. They have cele- from a team of young being a wonderful coup the Colour, the Lord “I feel it is important we brated a landmark 45th people new to Ridgeway for Ridgeway Radio, it Mayor’s Show, and of keep our sense of com- anniversary, and the Radio. now forms an unique course the Queen’s Dia- ■ MAYORof Dorchester, Councillor Tess James, records a Christmas mes- cmreuansietys ians stihzee. tWowe nm uins-t Kalilnyg tfaiksheenr oCfflu tbh ihs ays eraer-. RAad ifoi rsint f2o0r1 1R iwdgaes wtahye Darocrhsievte’s hdisotocurym.ent of mtioonnsd aJnudb iltehee COelleybmapraic- sage for Ridgeway Radio This is a ward-based in- recording of the Court Ridgeway Radio has a Torch Relay. 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