1INSIDE: Old Poole + Local Business + Puzzles + What’s On + Tips + Win Concert Tickets!

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Events; Wedding Fayre & Farmer’s Market:Pages 6 & 7Back to School checklist: Page 8A Brief History; The Dating Game: Page 8COMPETITION; Win Mantovani ConcertTickets at Pavilion + rare DVDs: Page 10Tom Scott; Memories of old Poole: Page 12The Menopause … naturally: Page 13Children’s Page : Page 14Puzzle Page; Crossword & Sudoku: Page 15Julie Says!; The art of shampooing: Page 16Senior Fitness Advice: Page 18NEW! Spotlight ON! Tracey Wood Jobshop UK:Page 20On The Beat: Page 21Sky-Dive For Cancer Support: Page 22Bruce Grant-Braham; Life’s a beach: Page 23Community & What’s on in Poole:Pages 24 & 25NEW! The Pink Directory: Page 26Puzzle solutions & Useful Tel numbers: Page 27

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Welcome to the September issue of Viva! Poolemagazine where we had a very positive response to ourMantovani Concert competition last issue so we’regiving another chance to win a pair of tickets and thetwo limited edition DVDs. See page 10 … it’s super-easyto enter.Page 22 tells how Lou and her sister Sam are, bravely,going to perform a Sky-Dive for cancer support. We wishthem and their family all the best at this worrying time.We kick off our brand new ‘Spotlight On!’ feature thismonth with Tracey Wood from Jobshop UK on page 20.If you would like your business to appear in this featurein a future issue of Viva!, do contact me, 01202 620998.The Pink Directory (page 26) gets off to a flying startwhere your business can benefit from a low-cost, high-profile listing every month here and online.The new ‘Double-Page’ Events feature continues thismonth with Hotel du Vin Wedding Fayre and Farmer’sMarket. If you’d like Viva! To attend your local event, docontact us where we can feature your exhibitors for just£15.00 each. These Events pages have proven to be verysuccessful for those featured, so do get in touch. Fullcontact details appear on this page. Thanks for reading!

Viva! Poole Welcome!

Viva! Poole is delivered to thousands of addressesthroughout Poole to businesses and residential.

It is also available from ‘Pick-Up Points’.Some are listed below.

Marc Young Hairdressing: Dolphin Centre, PooleHotel du Vin, The Quay, Poole

Marc Young Hairdressing: Parkstone RdPoole General Hospital: Longfleet Rd, Poole

Upton HouseFishy Fishy: Poole Quay

Tesco: Poole QuayTesco: Broadstone

Tesco: LytchettCo-Op: Poole RoadPost Office: Upton

Courtyard Centre: Huntick RoadOne Stop, for all those shopping essentials: Triangle

Greys Estate & Letting Agents: TriangleHair at 23: Broadway, Broadstone

Fish & Chips: Moorland WayStainers Shoes: Parkstone

Junction Sports Centre: BroadstoneAmazing Trick Box: High Street, Poole

King’s Head: PooleAll-Ways Friday, Award winning fish & chips: Hamworthy

Shah of Persia: Fernside Rd. PooleOakley Butchers: Broadstone & Merley

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“My body has a strong magnetic healing energy flowing through it! With my own unique natural power, combined with spirit, Iam able to connect spiritually to anyone in the world!”

Healing is a natural gift that I have had all my life but only came to the full realisation in the late 90s. Since then it has beendeveloping at an almighty rate. Natural healing energy can be focused for all kinds of problems, especially where conventionalmedicine may have failed. Holistic healing and alternative therapies can help you restore your emotional, mental, spiritual andphysical wellbeing, as well as resolving past life issues and blockages.

Healing can be performed "hands on" or "remote".  Hands on is when I will physically lay my hands on various parts of a client’sbody and channel healing energy through and around the body.  Remote healing is done through deep meditation using an ancientbut very effective Shamanic way.  All you need to do is relax, accept and allow the energy to flow through your body.

Although I have my own methods of healing passed down to me, I have completed various courses over the years, including aShamanic Ama Deus Healing Course and a Kundalini Reiki Course, which has enabled me to become a registered InternationalNatural Healer at Master/Teacher level.   I have also received an Honours Diploma in Energy Anatomy.

Healing can be provided to people of all ages, including children, and also to pets and animals.  When giving healing to the veryelderly, young children or animals, one healing session will last no longer than 20-30 minutes and I will only channel gentleShamanic Healing energy.

Holistic Healing is a complementary therapy and is not an option to replaceconventional medicine. If your health is suffering in some way, you must always seekprofessional medical advice by a qualified Doctor or Specialist!

Sandy CristelQualified & Registered Natural Healer INHAwww.SandyCristel.comVisit me "The Wytch of Lytchett" at The Courtyard Craft CentreHuntick Road, Lytchett Minster, Dorset, BH16 6BABook healings and readings by text or phone:  0784 0651 838

Local Healing at the Courtyard

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Events - Hotel du VinIf you prefer to stack the odds in your favour of your event being a success, then youcan choose no better venue than the Hotel du Vin garden, Thames Street, Poole.Recently, Viva! visited two events; the Marc Young Hairdressing Wedding Fayre and,later the following month, The Farmer’s Market. Both were benefiting from fantasticsunshine and plenty of happy visitors. To book your event, call: 01202 785570

Marc Young Hairdressingdemonstrations were a real

attraction throughout the day.Tel: 01202 669663

New Street Flowers for all yourwedding flower needs.

Fhea FarrisTel: 01202 674889

Aris Jewellers. Pictured, theteam that specialise in diamondengagement and wedding rings.

Tel: 01202 557242

Breeze Events for wedding &party equipment hire for

functions from 2 to 2000 guests.Tel: 01202 722335

Alex and partner from DanceZone. For a free consultation

about your first wedding dancecall: 07917 292824

Julie Powell & John Welton fromChocol8 in Westbourne the

ultimate Chocolatier & Patisserie.Tel: 01202 766000

The girls from Select World Travel- Booking your honeymoon has

never been easier.Tel: 01202 709881

Mike Bartlett from Austin-Beauford Wedding Cars.The dependable Service.

Tel: 01202 673180

Music was provided by the JazzPolice who can be heardregularly at Hotel du Vin.www.thejazzpolice.co.uk

If you would like Viva! to visit your special event, please book early: 01202 620998

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Blue Hen Dorset - Delicious 'Little Big’ fruitcakes from Dorset.

www.bluehendorset.co.uk

The Farmer’s Market

Fine catering by Hotel du Vin - ChadChristian, Chef Sommelier with Chef Amy

Beddoe. Tel: 01202 785570

Idelica - Emma Lopez-Johnson with Spanishdelicatessen & foodie gifts.

Tel: 07932 677255 | 01425 350350

Truly Scrumptious - Handmade cookies +Confectionery.

Tel: 07894 665506

New Forest Soapswww.newforestsoaps.co.uk

Tel: 01590 622717

From Dorset With Love - Dorset made jams,chutneys and preserves.

Tel: 07769 686601

Dorset Charcuterieinfo@thepurbecklarder.co.uk

Tel: 01202 625688

Ford Farm Cheesemakerswww.fordfarm.comTel: 01308 482580

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Tel: 01202 675321 / 07974 106145www.doubleglazingrepairspoole.com

What does the Amazing Trickboxhave to offer me?

•Fancy dress hire•Nearly 1000 outfits to choose from

•Outfits to purchase•Changing rooms on site

Telephone: 01202 682 757info@amazingtrickbox.co.uk

12 High StreetPoole

BH15 1BP

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In one short sentence simply tell us why you thinkyou should be the winner and email or send your

entry in to Viva! Poole.email: competition@vivapoole.co.uk

Write: Mantovani, PO Box 5771, Poole BH16 5ZU(Please include your name, address and telephone number)

A winner will be chosen by the orchestra leader to get tickets for theBournemouth Pavilion concert on Sunday 16th October 2011 + BOTH DVDs

(rare extended versions-NOT in shops)

Competition!Win 2 Tickets For

The NextMantovani Concert!

PLUS 2 Extended Play DVDs ~

Prizes

Closing Date: 3rd Oct 2011 | Prize For One Winner | Chosen byorchestra director | No Alternative or Cash Value

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Clothing & Design in Poole

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Memories of Old Poole by Tom Scott

I was born and lived in a small terraced cottagein Harbour Road Lower Hamworthy. It used tobe home to The Royal Naval Gunners that usedto man a battery of cannons facing seaward.Hence the title of my home was No. 1 BatteryCottage approximately fifty yards from theboundary stone, which is still in the same spotwhere it was erected in 1823.

I can’t think why it was named BroomhillBoundary Stone because there is no hill thereand it’s almost at sea level! The Stone wouldbecome a main feature every 3 years, Why? Toaccommodate the “Beating of the Bounds”which was abandoned duringthe war years, but has nowbeen revived.

What was the purpose of thisceremony? I shall attempt toexplain. There are about 3locations that map out thejurisdiction of Poole HarbourPort. Commencing at BroomhillStone, then on to Shag Rock atArne shore, Northaven Point,from there it extended intoPoole Bay and out to sea untilit reached the 42 gallon

“Humber Barrel” which was visible from thehighest sand dune at Sandbanks a distance of 3miles.

The Mayor who is also Admiral of the Port, plushis councillors and harbour commissionerswould arrive at the Ferry steps that weresituated between the then Shipwright Arms and

“J Bolson & Sons Shipbuilders” now the area isSunseeker.

These Dignitaries made their way on footalong Ferry Road to the first ritual performedat the Broomhill Boundary Stone. Theceremony began by the reading of a “Charter”then, as in old days, the local boys and girls

The BroomhillBoundary Stone

were subjected to the customary “Points andPins” which meant their hands were slappedand fingers pricked with a pin. The reasonbeing, they would never forget the Beating ofthe Bounds.

The cortège would return to the Ferry steps thenthe Mayor and Harbour Master would leavefollowed by a flotilla of boats to perform thesame ceremony at the boundary pointsmentioned.

When the event was held before World War 2there was dancing in the evening on the Quay

and we boys would scramble fornew pennies thrown by theMayor from the Old CustomsHouse balcony.

But the surrounding area andview has changed since I was aboy. Looking at the inscriptionson the stone, in the backgroundcould be seen the beauty ofPoole Harbour, Brownsea Islandand the Purbeck hills plus CorfeCastle, also a lovely little beach.Now the view is obscured by theChannel Ferry conglomeration

and from the opposite side the view consists ofSunseekers.

There is no trace of R.A. Newmans BlacksmithForge, air raid shelters, Hamworthy Engineering,J. Bolson & Sons, Stone Yard, the first PooleYacht Club House, James Bros, Poole Yacht Clubsfirst home which was a converted railwaycarriage, all the residential terraced houses andfinally the Ferryman (Tom Russel) and his rowingboat.

I hope to attend the next meeting of Beating ofthe Bounds at the Broomhill Stone.

See you there. Tom Scott

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The menopause is the transitional change in a woman’s life when she begins to run out of eggs, usuallyoccurring between the ages of 45-55. Viewed positively it may be perceived as nature’s contraception, anatural rite of passage rather than an illness. Unfortunately for many women it feels very much like anillness, with symptoms ranging from hot flushes, insomnia, lack of energy, weight gain, poor memory, loss of libido, vaginal drynessand, understandably, irritability!

The symptoms should gradually diminish once the body has adjusted to the lower levels of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone.This adjustment is aided by the pituitary gland, which triggers other glands such as the adrenals, and also fat tissue to increase theirproduction of oestrogen. However adrenals can fail in this task if they are exhausted due to stress. Emotional and physical problemsresponsible for stress need to be dealt with by developing strategies to help relaxation. Gentle exercise, meditation and deepabdominal breathing (6-8 breaths a minute), twice daily, will help. Avoid refined sugary foods, caffeine, fizzy drinks, alcohol and hotspicy foods, which can also trigger hot flushes, and increase your intake of fresh, preferably organic, fruits and vegetables, especiallygreens which are high in calcium.

The herbs Astralagus root and Siberian ginseng help the body to deal with stress. They also regulate sugar levels and boost theimmune system. Wholegrains, legumes, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and salmon provide a good source of BVitamins, which are known to relieve stress. Vitamin D supplements may also be useful.

The menopause has not traditionally been a problem for East Asian women due to their relatively high intake of soya foods, includingtofu, miso, tamari and soya milk These contain substances called phyto-oestrogens, plant compounds similar to oestrogen, found alsoin lentils, peas and beans. They help to protect us from xeno-oestrogens – the chemicals found in plastics and pesticides.

A menopausal diet should also include oily fish, seeds and nuts, lecithin granules, yogurt and organic meat and eggs. The reason fororganic food is that it avoids adding any of the extra hormones which are given to farm animals.Agnus Castus, Black Cohosh and Dong Quai are the favourite herbs to ease hot flushes and night sweats, with Sage and Yarrow teaproving useful to some. The main homeopathic remedies are Sepia, Lachesis, Pulsatilla, Nat Mur and Sulphur but there are others. Ifsymptoms persist, a homeopath will prescribe a constitutional remedy or you may wish to try acupuncture.

Wild yam cream also has helped many to naturally balance their hormones. As there are so many natural solutions, hopefully you’llfind something to benefit you. Sue Blain, Naturopath

The Menopause … Naturally

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Puzzle PageAcross

7 Faucet (6)

8 Flamboyant (6)

9 Gusto (4)

10 Light egg-based snack (8)

11 Bestial (7)

13 Roost (5)

15 Lively dance (5)

17 American-Indian drums (3-4)

20 Canal (8)

21 Companionless (4)

22 Yellow-flowered plant (6)

23 Tear away (6)

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1 Choice (6)

2 Enthralled (4)

3 Cushioned footstool (7)

4 Card game (5)

5 Built-in (8)

6 Inert (6)

12 Capricious (8)

14 Fancy mug (4,3)

16 Deity in human form (6)

18 Ripe (6)

19 Miniature (5)

21 Convinced (4)

* Solutions on Page 27 *

It’s a factApparently an Iguana can hold its breath

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The Art of Shampooing

Any questions about fashion or beauty? email Julie: californiasecrets@mac.comNewsletter: www.hairdresserspoole.co.uk/newsletter.htm

You may think I am stating the’ blooming obvious’ now. But atworst you may be doing actual damage to your hair & at the veryleast literally washing your money down the drain.

Many people believe their hair will only get clean if the whole head is a mass of lather. This is not necessary.Lather is an aesthetic by-product of shampooing, in other words we have been lead to believe that lots ofbubbles means clean. If you like lots of foam & it makes you feel good, fine, but do remember that as you reallydon’t need to use so much product you are literally washing your money away with the lather! If you wash yourhair daily one shampoo is enough. Unless of course your job means your hair gets really dirty every day or youuse lots of hair products, or it is naturally excessively oily. But then again there are gentle but deeply cleansingshampoos available these days that will clean your hair in one go without harming it. No I don’t mean babyshampoo. In fact just because a shampoo is suitable for babies does not make it good for your hair. On thecontrary they are usually very alkaline (this is what makes them non stinging) fine in case they get in babieseyes but damaging & stripping to the hair. So the last thing you should use if you want to protect your hairscondition & or colour is baby shampoo.

The other vital point about shampooing your hair at home is to read the instructions on the bottle. Yes I know ifit says use the size of a certain coin we think if that is good then twice the amount must be even better. Yes?NO! We are back to washing money down the drain when it’s shampoo, but if we are talkingconditioner/treatment then we could get the opposite of what we desire, as too much product can weigh the hairdown, the result – we think the product is rubbish!  If you are using a special formula shampoo for a hair orscalp problem, or just in general use, & the manufacturer tells you to leave the shampoo on your head for 3 - 5minutes, then that’s precisely what they mean. And with good reason, a great deal of research & huge amountsof money goes into formulating hair-care products & how to use them for ultimate results. So do follow theinstructions.

The Final RinseNever use excessively hot water to wash or rinse your hair because too much heat can damage the delicate hairshaft. It will also open up the pores on your scalp & if you suffer with greasy hair this will only make it worse.Use warm water for washing & warm or tepid water for rinsing. If you can stand it a cold rinse is great forclosing the hairs cuticle & will help to give it shine.

Where to shampoo your hairThe best way to wash your hair thoroughly is under running water, preferably in the shower. Washing your hairin the bath is definitely out unless the bath has its own shower attachment. It’s hardly hygienic & you certainlywill not be able to achieve a proper rinse by lying back in your own soapsuds.

Do I Need A Conditioner?

Short Hair  - if your hair is very short, you have it cut regularly & it is natural i.e.: no colour or perm, thenprobably not. Your hair has little chance of becoming damaged, or even dried out, as by keeping it short anydamage, should it occur for some reason, will soon be cut away.

Mid Length Hair – Yes you will need some form of conditioner, the ends of your hair could be 6 or 7 years old bynow. So it will have been subjected to climate changes, be it at home or on holiday, different product use &possibly some chemical damage.

Long Hair – Most definitely. In hair terms the ends of your hair are now old & have been subjected to the sameas when it was mid length only more so. Even if you have naturally dried it there will inevitably be damage. Plusyou will need to be able to comb through it after shampooing. Without using a conditioner you will quickly seewhy you need one. CONTINUE READING ONLINE www.hairdresserspoole.co.uk

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If you are looking for a way get the kids away from the TV,doing something they’ll enjoy without spending a smallfortune, leisure company Treasure Trails have come upwith the answer. They have written over 650 excitingwalking, cycling and bus treasure hunts in towns andvillages all over the UK and are determined to get morefamilies outside exploring in the fresh air and having fun.

We’ve all heard the moans that accompany the suggestionsof a ‘walk’, and coming up with new ways to keep everyoneentertained along the way can be something of a challenge.But with a Treasure Trail the children are so engrossed withbeing the first one to find answers to intriguing clues, theybarely notice the distance covered.

The trails are Treasure Hunt, Murder Mystery and SpyMission themed walks and take you to the most beautifuland interesting places along an easy to follow route.Answers to the clues are located on existing monumentsand buildings and as the distances are only around 2 miles long, even the little ones can get involved.Gary Lineker is just one of the growing host of fans, having had lots of fun with his wife Danielle on aTreasure Trail around Armagh last year.

One of our regular Trailers recently did the Cerne Abbas Trail and said ’Absolutely fantastic. Veryenjoyable, pitched just right, allowed us to explore the village properly and see its real beauty andattractions. REALLY REALLY REALLY, would recommend and I will certainly be buying more. Thankyou.

Steve Ridd MBE founded the company in 2005 with the aim of getting local people to see more andlearn more about their local area. He said ‘These days it seems that it is getting harder and harderfor families to spend time together outside in the fresh air. We’re all surrounded with amazinglandscapes and fascinating history but as it’s constantly in front of our face, we often fail to notice it.Treasure Trails really brings the land and its stories alive and gets children and adults alike involvedin finding and solving our exciting, innovative and fun mysteries.’

So if you are stuck for something to do with the family, whether at home or on holiday, for just £5 aTreasure Trail will give you some good old fashioned family fun and bring alive the stories andfascinating history of the streets and paths on your very doorstep.

Go to www.treasuretrails.co.uk to find out more.

For any information, please contact CarolinePaul,Manager Treasure Trails Dorset:07867 800 897dorset@treasuretrails.co.uk

Old Fashioned Family Fun - for a Fiver!

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Have you been told or do you think you’re too old to exercise?!Allow me to dispel this myth straightaway! Whatever your age, it is never too late to startan exercise programme to improve your strength, fitness, coordination, flexibility andmobility!Improved fitness & strength can occur at any age and can help enhance your energylevels and increase your ability to remain independently active for longer. Regularexercise can even help reduce your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and highblood pressure. It can also slow down the inevitable decrease in bone density and musclemass and improve muscular control, thus helping balance and coordination.Firstly, when starting a fitness programme you must:

1) Seek medical advice from your G.P. to see if there are any specific activities you should avoid, especially if you have any pre-existing conditions.2) Ensure any ongoing health problems are taken into full consideration when starting your new training regime and are worked with accordingly.3) Listen to your body and don’t ignore warning signs. If you feel something isn’t right, i.e. an unsuspected pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain etc. stop the exercise immediately and inform your doctor.4) Start gradually! Try just one exercise class a week. There are excellent 50+ classes here at The Junction for you to try for example! If this sounds too daunting to begin with, a ten minute slow walk once / twice a week would be a great start. I was told by an international sports lady that “It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish”, so treat increasing your fitness levels as an ongoing event rather than a sprint!

In part 2 I will provide you with more information about how to create a balancedexercise programme….

Senior Fitness Advice - Part 1

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Please Tell Advertisers That You Found Them In Viva! Poole Magazine. Thank You

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Jobshop UK’s contact details for CV submissions and further info are:

Jobshop UK175a High Street

PooleBH15 1AZ

Tel 01202 67 44 88Fax 01202 64 90 58

Email email@jobshopuk.com

Spotlight On! Tracey Wood - Jobshop UK

Tracey Wood

With a passion for business and a genuine interest in people, TraceyWood, Director of Poole based recruitment agency, Jobshop UK, modestlysights her highly knowledgeable and innovative staff as one of thereasons her business continues to go from strength to strength.

Established fourteen years ago and run with Co-Director, Frances Miles,Jobshop UK specialise in commercial vacancies up to and includingmanagement level. Positions range from administration, secretarial, PA,receptionists, accounts staff, customer service, IT help desk, salesexecutives, as well as management positions.

“We’re a small team,” Tracey explains, “and we’ve become highly regardedand respected amongst our clients who range in size from small companiesof about six employees, to large international businesses – all of which arebased in the Dorset area.”

When setting up Jobshop UK back in 1997, one area Tracey felt otheragencies neglected was in treating clients and candidates with equalimportance.

“Our candidates are very important to us.” States, Tracey. “At Jobshop, we offer many benefits such CV andinterview advice, the chance to test their computer skills and typing speed and free computer training uponregistering. Unlike many other agencies, we always interview candidates face to face.”

“For our temporary employees, there is also the chance to be nominated ‘Temp of the Month’ or the even moreprestigious ‘Temp of the Year.’ Our candidates are included in parties, charity events and we always send thema birthday card! The Agency Workers Regulations come into force on October 1st which will give temporarystaff the same entitlements as permanent staff; yet another reason to look into temping as a serious option in

the current job market.”

In January 1999, the recession hit, causing many businessesto streamline their staffing, make redundancies and put anyexpansion plans on hold, leading to an inevitable dip in theemployment market.

“Like most businesses, the recession has affected us,” saysTracey, “Frances and I had to look very closely at our costsand sadly had to make two members of staff redundant. But,we’ve pulled through and are now seeing a substantialincrease in permanent vacancies, which is all very positive.”

In a world increasingly dominated by the internet, wheremany turn to their laptops or smartphones as the first port of call for information, Tracey is Internet sassyenough to understand the importance of being accessible to the cyber generation.

“We’ve had to look at keeping up to date with new ways of marketing our business, and this has led to usincreasing our Internet presence by way of having a Facebook business page and Twitter account, where newvacancies and photos of various Jobshop events are posted. We also have a company blog where we publish a

mixture of employment related news, charity eventsand free seminars that we regularly hold. It’s great toknow that people can keep up to date with us at thetouch of a button, and is yet another way we feelJobshop offers that little bit more to clients andcandidates alike.”

Frances & Tracey

01202 620998 To Advertise in Viva! Poole

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Welcome to the news update from Poole Town Safer Neighbourhood Team.

Dorset Police is encouraging members of the public to sign up to its CommunityMessaging Service, Ringmaster. Through this service, residents can receive informationabout crime and anti-social behaviour in their area, as well as crime prevention advice,details of their Safer Neighbourhood Team and forthcoming community meetings.Residents can choose to receive the messages by fax, e-mail or telephone. On average,one message will be sent per week and they will all be relevant to the local area.The Ringmaster service has had many successes in the past. It has helped Dorset Policeidentify crime suspects; enabled Officers to deliver crime prevention advice where it ismost needed; and encouraged neighbours to look out for each other.For more information or if you would like to register for Ringmaster, visit the localPolicing pages at www.dorset.police.uk

Operation Protect is proving to be a success with a reduction of violent crime and anti-social behaviour around the night time economy in the Town Centre.The reduction of violent crime and anti-social behaviour is still a priority and targetedpatrols and early intervention will continue, in order to prevent public order offencesand anti-social behaviour from taking place.

Following our previous update on the increase in cycle thefts, Police have made apositive arrest of a male local to the area. He was issued with a Police Caution with acondition to pay the victim back the amount of the cycle stolen.

Following the latest community meeting, it was decided that the current priorities forthe Town area are

Anti social street drinkersCycle thefts

You can contact the Poole Town & Oakdale team on: 01202 222 222 or 07919 290098,alternatively email us at: pt&o.snt@dorset.pnn.police.uk

Visit our website www.dorset.police.uk

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Sky-Dive for Cancer SupportHi, I’m Lou, and my husbandDan Keogh and my sisterSam Kerslake are two of thevery brave (or slightly crazy)Mploy team that are takingpart in this Skydive toraise money forBreast Cancer Care.

I was diagnosed withbreast cancer, grade 3:the most aggressiveform in December2010. After removal ofan initial tumour, Ihave been on ex-tensive chemother-apy and have recentlyundergone further surgeryfor removal of my lymphnodes and am currentlyawaiting the results.

Discovering you havecancer is like a bombgoing off, you never think itis going to happen to you.

My beautiful twins, Ava and Sonny are21 months, and it’s difficult with theintensity of my treatment to care and

play with them as much asI want to.

I have come to terms withthe cancer as much as Ican; I have to stay positivefor my family and my chil-dren.  And, I have themost wonderful supportfrom my amazing family. The team at Poole Hospi-tal has been fantastic too,from consultants throughto the Macmillan nurses,

the work they do is in-valuable!

Raising money isessential to helpcontinue the impor-tant work thatBreast Cancer Caredo in a bid to helpfind a cure andhelp support peo-ple with this awfuldisease.

Lou is grateful for any donations at thisInternet site:www.justgiving.com/MployandFriends

Lou, Dan & Twins, Ava and Sonny

“These Lies Are Not Innocent” - Wendell Berry (1934 - )Farmer-philosopher Wendell Berry recommends a back-to-basics lifestyle, wherein people are content with simple but essential endeavours.He draws inspiration from British thinker C.P. Snow who, in a distinguished lecture at Cambridge University in 1959, bemoaned the fact that

fewer and fewer people were satisfied with ‘a humble job’. Consequently, “Postal services, railway services (were) likely slowly to deteriorate…”.

Picking up on concern in Life is a Miracle, Berry connects the problem with an educational system which puts unrealistic and unholy demandson the students. Lost is the dignity and the delight in addressing God-given and servant-minded tasks at hand.

Young people are being told, “You can be anything you want to be”. Every student is given to understand that he or she is being prepared for“leadership”. All of this is a lie.

Original discovery is not everything. You don’t, for instance, have to be an original discoverer in order to be a good science teacher. A highprofessional salary is not everything. You can’t be everything you want to be, nobody can. Everybody can’t be a leader, not everybody even

wants to be. And these lies are not innocent. They lead to disappointment. They lead to good young people to think that if they have anordinary job, if they work with their hands, if they are farmers or housewives or mechanics or carpenters, they are no good.

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Life’s a Beach!By Bruce Grant-Braham

Former Mayor and also chairman of PooleTourism

Do you love Poole's beaches? I do,  and I have held thatemotion for a very long time.

One of my earliest family black and white photos has myparents - dad dressed in a tweed lounge suit complete withwaistcoat and myself in school blazer and cap - relaxing in the

beautiful sand in front of Sandbanks Lido as holidaymakers!

Yes, the current Chair of Poole Tourism first came to Poole as a tourist from Surrey, his family liked what theysaw, and many decades later we are still here!

In 2011 the Council wants to find ways of making the beaches all-year-round destinations, with distinctidentities responsive to beach users' needs. It is leading a process to shape the future of the beaches with thecreation of a Beach Master Plan. It should be pointed out that beaches in the harbour are not included as theyrequire a different strategy.

The Council acknowledges that Poole's current seaside environment isbeautiful, safe and reasonably accessible wanting any developments to behigh in quality and sympathetic in design. There needs, it says, to be theright balance of facilities, activities and events; delivered by a combinationof both public and private sector interests.

Existing research shows the most visited beach to be that at Sandbanksand the least Flaghead. In the research sample 70% visit all year round and7 days a week.

What do we do whilst we are on the beach? Walking and jogging (70%),sitting and relaxing (54%), visiting a cafe and eating out (36%) andenjoying a day out (32%) are the main beach activities. Half of those polled said the beaches were easy to get tobut, of course, means that the other half didn't.

Amongst the ideas and concepts being considered are longer cafe opening hours, lighting along the promenade,more out of season events, the need for a pub, more land and water sport provision, more short term beachlets and an increased number of BBQ areas.

Practically some of the existing facilities such as various beach conveniences need improved accessibility for allpotential users and that won't be controversial. The Tourism Management Board has asked that BournemouthCouncil - which is undertaking a similar exercise - be included in the consultation  so thinking is joined up. Afterall our two towns share a promenade fronting Poole Bay.

We have also reminded the Council that on a sunny summer's  day Sandbanks is clogged with cars and no morevisitors or residents can be squeezed on to the gridlocked roads.

I have a dream that visitors to the beaches could board a water taxi at Rockley Park or Boscombe Pier andarrive by boat.

Interestingly I remember when that black and white photo I mentioned at the start was taken in the 1950sthere was a movable jetty on wheels at Sandbanks that accommodated just such a facility.....

What do you think?"

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Community & What’s On?Sat 27th, Sun 28th, Mon 29th Aug

Upbeat at Upton - Upton Coutry Park, Poole

3 day event with Toploader, Sandi Thom andmore. Tickets £35.00 from www.bic.co.uk

www.upbeatfestival.com

Wednesday 31st Aug

Barrington Theatre, Ferndown - Purbeck Big BandLord Nelson, Poole - Reptiles (Blues/Rock)

Saturday 3rd September

Poole Leisure Cycling Rides, Upton House, Poole.2pm Front of house. Enquiries: 01202 262066

Saturday 3rd September

Dolphin Centre, Poole. 12 Midnight. Entry £10 toinclude commemorative medal & Goodie bag.

The biggest event in Friends of Forest Holme(Forest Holme Hospice and Specialist PalliativeCare Unit)calendar has arrived! Sign up today andjoin our extremely popular Midnight Walk.

Starting at Midnight you can choose from eitherthe 4 mile or 9 mile distances so everyone cantake part. The Lunar Walk is great fun for all thefamily and there are no age limits, althoughanyone under 17 must be accompanied by anadult who is registered to take part. At the finishline all walkers will receive a commemorativemedal and goodie bag. To book your place, callthe fundraising office on 01202 670644

Sunday 4th September

Wedding Fayre & Exhibition, Salterns HarboursideHotel, Lilliput, Poole. 01202 707321

11am - 4pm. Free entry and car parking. See awhole range of exhibitors with ideas, productsand services to make your day a memorable one.From jewellery to transport, photographers toentertainment - all will be on hand to discuss yourrequirements.

Meet with the wedding organisers to talk throughyour plans and see what the hotel has to offer asa fabulous sea view venue for the biggest day ofyour life.

Friday 9th to 11th September

Poole Windfest, Sandbanks beach, Poole.Windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding,wakeboarding and more. The south coast’sbiggets action sports festival!

Saturday 1st October

Poole Leisure Cycling Rides, Upton House, Poole.2pm Front of house. Enquiries: 01202 262066

Sunday 2nd October

Wedding Fayre, Upton Country House, Poole.11am - 4pm Adult entry - £1 (accompaniedchildren free)Wedding Fayre with lots of exhibitors displayingall your needs for your wedding.Tel: 01202 262748 e-mail:weddings@uptoncountrypark.org

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