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Vandals target shelter at Christchurch quay News

New cycleways as plans to connect region revealed

WINDOWS were smashed and walls daubed with graffiti when vandals struck at a popular public spot in Christchurch at the weekend. The alarm was raised around 11.15am on Sunday, with re- ports a sheltered seating area on the quay, next to the Quomps, had been targeted. Several of the windows in the structure, off Quay Road, had been broken and wooden fram- ing snapped. Local police posted images on Facebook afterwards which

showed the damage, along with graffiti covering the wall of a building by Mayors Mead off Wick Lane. People are being urged to come forward if they can help track down whoever was re- sponsible for the offences as investigations continue. No ar- rests have yet been made. Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime reference number 55200164585, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Conurbation scheme aims to take more cars off the road

“Our roads are too congested, we are over-reliant on cars, particu- larly for short journeys, yet cur- rent sustainable travel options are limited and unappealing. “These plans will give people safer, quicker and environmen- tally friendly travel choices and help facilitate a greener, health- ier and better connected region, supporting both our economy and planet.” BCP and Dorset councils are working in partnership with Public Health Dorset, More- Bus, Yellow Buses, Beryl Bikes, Cycling UK, Sustrans, Bourne- mouth University and Arts Uni- versity Bournemouth to deliver the project by 2023. The expansion of a bike share scheme running in Bournemouth and Poole into Christchurch in partnership with Beryl Bikes, which was an- nounced last month, was also funded through the Transform- ing Cities Fund. The council said 275 bikes would be provided from bays across the town, available through the company’s app. Cllr Ray Bryan, cabinet mem- ber for highways, travel and en- vironment at Dorset Council, said: “This major £100m invest- ment in sustainable infrastruc- ture will make walking, cycling and travelling by bus signifi - cantly more attractive. “This is good not only for people’s health and wellbeing, but will also help address con- gestion hotspots, reduce car- bon emissions and improve air quality.”

BY LIZ HENDRIE

PLANS are taking shape for im- proved cycling routes and bet- ter bus connections between Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole. The project will see a so- called “connectivity corridor” between Christchurch and Poole, involving infrastructure improvements to bus, cycle and walking routes. There will also be four new cycleways across East Dor- set, including one between Christchurch and Bourne- mouth. Further work includes new bus stops, local travel apps and the introduction of elec- tric bikes, along with improved pavement access for people with mobility needs, and cycle facilities for businesses, schools, colleges and universities. BCP and Dorset councils were awarded more than £79m for the work as part of the gov- ernment’s Transforming Cities Fund, which invests in sustain- able transport. This was boosted to £102m by contributions from both councils, plus developers, bus companies and bike share op- erators. Cllr Mike Greene, cabinet member for transport and sus- tainability at BCP Council, said: A YACHT harbour has been nominated for a major award as it begins the next phase of its £2m redevelopment. Buckler’s Hard, on the Beau- lieu River, has been nominated for the Marina of the Year gong in this year’s British Yachting Awards. The revamp, designed to fu- ture-proof the marina, is part of a programme of improvements being carried out in two off-sea- son phases. New berths constructed dur- ing the first phase have already been filled, and the harbour is now taking reservations for an additional 35 berths which will A NEW Forest fabric shop has stitched together another branch in the area. Fordingbridge firm Created By You will be taking over Nico- la’s Fabrics in Lymington when the current owners retire at the end of the year. Created By You is owned and run by Kirsty Evans who has known Nicola and Clive from Nicola’s Fabrics for 10 years. “They encouraged me to open the shop in Fordingbridge in the first place,” she added. “I’m really excited about having two spaces and being able to help all the crafters out there. With both shops, I will be able to offer new and different types of stock to beginners and the more experienced quilters and seamstresses.” Kirsty said that while this year has been hard for a lot of people, she had enjoyed helping many take up new hobbies or revisiting old ones. “Sewing is very calming and good for the soul. Since we have reopened, it’s been lovely catch-

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A map of the proposed upgrades

Business Hard work pays off for harbour

awards. “They are the only sailing awards voted for entirely by sailors themselves, and we’re delighted to have been recog- nised for our commitment to improving facilities and provid- ing a friendly service that goes above and beyond.” The marina received positive feedback following the comple- tion of phase one this summer, which was delayed by the coro- navirus outbreak. Harbour master Wendy Stowe said: “The Beaulieu Riv- er is a natural haven and a per- fect place to ‘get away from it all’, particularly in such a chal- sewing at Created By You, which will continue alongside the pottery painting studio which she installed when she opened in 2017. She said: “It’s been great seeing people coming back in for workshops, and the smaller groups have been more inti- mate. Our workshops on how to make your own masks have been really popular and have given me new opportunities to bond with the local community, who perhaps had never consid- ered sewing as a hobby. “Now, I’m looking to get to know some of the faces on the other side of the Forest too as I split my team across the two sites.” Kirsty, along with her partner Nick, will be taking on new staff at both shops as part of the ex- pansion. Created By You won the 2020 Prestige business award for the south of England, and Nicola’s Fabrics was highly commended in the British Sewing Awards in 2019. convenient and designed to fit around everyday life,” she said. Juliet moved her classes on- line when lockdown first hit in March. She offered free ses- sion to those on the frontline of fighting the virus and continues to discount NHS workers. “We need to repeat a behav- iour every day for 21 days for it to become habit,” she said. Without repetition or practice, we keep going back to the start and this is something I talk about a lot in classes. “The community I have built through my classes from March showed me how important this is and how easy it is for us to support each other and join to- gether.” To take part in the November wellness challenge, visit www. julietspilates.com/blog

lenging year. “We’ve been pleased to pro- vide a secure and friendly envi- ronment this summer, and look forward to sharing our new fa- cilities with visitors when they open next spring.” The last phase of work begins this month, with the final un - veiling to take place in spring 2021. Swinging moorings will be provided while work is under way this winter. The Beaulieu

River team are collaborating with Natural England and the Environment Agency to ensure the protection of the river’s unique habitats and species during the work. Pump-out facilities and a new wash-down area in keep- ing with environmental stand- ards are being installed, and as much of the old infrastructure as possible is being refurbished and reused to maintain the har- bour’s character.

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be available by April 2021 – the year the marina will celebrate its golden anniversary. Beaulieu Enterprises MD Russell Bowman said he was thrilled to be nominated for the Buckler’s Hard marina pontoon

We pride ourselves on putting you first, tailoring care to your specific needs and wishes, whilst continually promoting your independence. We offer a range of care, from short-term respite and reablement to extra care for those people who need more than their own carers can manage. Our staff have the heart and desire to provide a confident and competent service whilst also being highly trained professionals.

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Kirsty grows material world

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Kirsty Evans and her partner Nick

ing up with regulars and seeing what they have made during lockdown,” she said. Kirsty also offers classes for quilting, making blinds and

Firms combine for wellness

Marlings’ grape expectations Fleur Webb selects the final bunches of chard onnay grapes

A NEW Forest pilates instruc- tor has teamed up with local businesses to launch the No- vember ‘wellness challenge’. Juliet Nicholas of Juliet’s Pi- lates is posting 30 days of free exercise and relaxation along- side other Forest firms which are giving prizes and their own advice. It is aimed at people self-iso- lating and unable to leave the house, those who don’t feel safe to leave their homes, or working from home, and for those who enjoy a challenge. Other businesses involved include Helen McGinn of The Knackered Mother’s Wine Club, Highball Cocktails, The Kitchen Social, Mann’s Cook- ies, OhSo Chocolate and Eliza- beth’s Daughter Skincare. “This is for everyone and it’s

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AWARD-winning Sway vine- yard Marlings has celebrated its final day of grape harvest - ing, with a yield just shy of its recording breaking year in 2018. Marlings’ Mark Barber said the picking team, comprising friends and family, all main- tained strict Cocid-19 working

practices, despite working out- doors on well-spaced vines. He added that fermentation was now well under way, with the resulting still wine launch- ing next summer, and the spar- kling taking “a little longer” un- til it is available in 2023. Marlings Vineyard celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

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Juliet moved her classes online in March