Dorset View

23/06/2025

👮 A company director from Canford Magna has been jailed for six years and six months for fraudulent trading.

John Christian Beckett, 41, was found guilty following a five-week trial between July and August 2024 at Bournemouth Crown Court. He was sentenced at the same court on Wednesday 18 June 2025.

The investigation focussed on the trading of NRG Installs Ltd and The Insulate Group Ltd between January 2017 and September 2018.

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https://dorsetview.co.uk/fraudster-from-poole-who-targeted-vulnerable-people-put-behind-bars/

23/06/2025

🚒 Dozens of firefighters were called out on Friday night to tackle a massive fire at a former golf club building on Christchurch Road, Longham.

The derelict building, the former site of Dudsbury Golf Club, was destroyed by the fire.

Firefighters were called to the scene at 6.10pm on Friday 20 June to find that the building was “well alight” and the fire was generating a huge amount of smoke. Road closures were in place and residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed.

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23/06/2025

🪂 Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has benefitted from the Skydive25 fundraising challenge which took place at Old Sarum Airfield near Salisbury on Saturday 14 June.

Amongst those taking part were Home Services Advisor Jane Shanahan and Community Care Lead Stephanie Read from Barchester Healthcare’s Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown who joined 10 other thrill seekers.

The day brought perfect weather for the daring pair, who after registration were kitted out, before completing their induction and then taking to the skies. Jumping from 15,000 feet, Jane and Stephanie experienced a minute’s free fall of over 120 miles per hour before their parachutes opened, revealing stunning views across Wiltshire – including Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and stretching as far as the Isle of Wight.

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https://dorsetview.co.uk/ferndown-care-home-staff-skydive-for-hospice/

Photo: Stephanie Read enjoys the freefall during her skydive © Go Skydive

23/06/2025

🕴️ “Dorset’s business community is something special.”

Tony Brown, the president of Dorset Chamber, took the opportunity of the President’s Ball to praise businesses in the county for their “resilience and innovation”.

More than 150 guests attended the event on Thursday 12 June which was held at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth town centre with sponsorship from law firm Lester Aldridge.

Brown said: “Dorset’s business community is something special.

“We support each other through challenges, celebrating each other’s wins and maybe have fun doing it.

“Our members, their innovation, resilience and networking sessions, make the chamber what it is. I couldn’t be prouder to represent you all.

“I’d like to thank the Chamber team. It’s a privilege to serve alongside such a passionate and dedicated group of professionals.

“Our Chief Executive Ian Girling’s passion, drive and fair mindedness have made the chamber the success it is today.”

Ian Girling said: “It’s an absolute honour to work with Tony.

“The support that he gives me, the Dorset Chamber and the wider community is absolutely incredible and I couldn’t work with a lovelier person.”

Brown, who runs Ferndown-based Y-Not Finance, joined the chamber in 2016 before becoming an ambassador, chairman of ambassadors and then a board member in 2019.

23/06/2025

🚽 Carmela Chillery-Watson, who was the youngest person to be awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List, is setting out today on her next challenge.

The 11-year-old from Bournemouth has already raised £400,000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK across 25 different campaigns. Now she is making a five-mile journey to and from Bournemouth Pier to raise funds for her school, Shaftesbury Victoria School.

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22/06/2025

A few images from Ferndown Fete on the Field yesterday. ©CatchBox2025. Did you go?

21/06/2025

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The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show takes place on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 August at the Turnpike Showground at Motcombe.

It will feature thrilling displays, stunning livestock, and hands-on activities for all ages.

Dorset View has partnered with the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show to give one lucky family the chance to experience the show for not one but two days with a free pass worth £91 for two adults and two children (aged five to 16 years old).

Enter online for your chance to win the two-day family pass ⤵️

Dorset View has partnered with the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show to give one lucky family the chance to win tickets to the show.

20/06/2025

🎪 On 21 June from 11am you can look forward Verwood Concert Brass, local school choirs singing, Urban Cycles Display Team at 12.15pm, Waggy Tails dog show from 1pm, Krazy Kev at 1.30pm and 5pm, O’Leary Dancers at 1pm on the stage, Liberty’s Raptor show at 2.30pm and 4.15pm, The Fire Service and Dorset Police, Coles Fun Fair, amusements and Classic & Custom Car show. Charlotte sings at 5.30pm. Free programmes are available at retail outlets in the town and should be available on the day. Entry to the event is also free.

Full details in the official programme 👇

https://issuu.com/mags4dorset/docs/fete_on_the_field_2025?fr=sMzVkNDg2MjU5NjM

20/06/2025

🤯 What they discovered defied explanation https://tinyurl.com/59rad2ah

20/06/2025

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Chance to win £60 towards a meal at the Forde Inn 💷

If you would like to enjoy dining out at Forde Inn, then you are in luck, as we are giving readers the chance to win a £60 voucher for a meal 🍜

Enter online at https://dorsetview.co.uk/win-60-for-a-meal-at-forde-inn-fordingbridge/

20/06/2025

🏃‍♂️ A Ringwood man whose father has been diagnosed with incurable cancer plans to run 100k in one day to raise money for charity.

Jack Miller will set off from Lyndhurst at 4am on Saturday 21 June and finish at Poole Park an estimated 12 hours later.

The 25-year-old aimed to raise £2,500 for the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation, which provides financial support to local families suffering hardship because of the disease. He has already smashed this target, so far raising £2,621.

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19/06/2025

👩‍🏫 The hard work, care and dedication of a teacher from Bournemouth is being recognised at the national Teacher of The Year competition after she was nominated by a student in her reception class.

Mrs Richard, who teaches at King’s Park Academy, was nominated for the award by parent Ernett Audrey Sauti and her son Don.

Writing in her nomination, Ernett said: “Mrs. Richards is an outstanding teacher who creates meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for her students. From leading Welly Walks through the local woods to organising trips to the post office, she ensures that children connect classroom learning with the wider world.”

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https://dorsetview.co.uk/bournemouth-teacher-nominated-for-national-teaching-competition/