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Voice 11-14 Web2 Arts & crafts, healthy living, alternative therapies, what’s on Your Dorchester independent community magazine VoiceAlso serving local villages Issue No. 12 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2014 CHRISTMAS ISSUE SPECIAL FEATURE: Hardy’s tales of a Don’t miss Victorian Christmas the Christmas Cracker! Featuring Gig Guide and Out & About – full local listings Supporting Dorchester’s independent retailers, craftspeople ­­­and practitioners Paintings, Prints, Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery, Bags, Gifts, Cards and Interior Furnishings ...plus morning coffee, delicious lunches and afternoon tea Queen Mother Square, Poundbury DT1 3BL www.gallerypoundbury.co.uk 01305 213322 To receive our newsletters and special offers, email: [email protected] New this season: skin and body care by Fikkerts, interiors by India Jane, leathers by Visconti In the Gallery, October / November: paintings and prints by Fiona Gordon-Abbey Community News Brewery Square hotel goes on market The proposed new hotel and spa planned for the former Eldridge Pope Dorchester Brewery is one Aldi coming to town? step closer, with the building new officially up for Rumours are circulating in town that discount sale on either a freehold or leasehold basis. supermarket Aldi is set to join its German rivals Designed in 1880 by Crickmay and Sons, the Lidl by setting up shop in town. Architect for whom Thomas Hardy worked before The site of the new store is believed to be in his career as a writer, the spectacular grade II listed London Road where Dorchester Collection was Victorian brewhouse has detailed planning consent formerly based, opposite the Shell filling station. to create a 48-84 bed hotel overlooking Brewery An Aldi spokesman refused to deny the rumour, Square – Dorchester’s new fountain square. The telling the Voice: “We won’t be commenting on scheme includes an 11,000 sq ft spa and swimming this at this time.” pool, together with two function rooms, one of Dorchester BID director Phil Gordon said if which, the Thomas Hardy Hall, will be the largest true, he didn’t believe it would be a threat to the such venue in the town. town’s independent retailers. “They might actually “This is an iconic building steeped in history in encourage people to come into town,” he said. the centre of a hugely successful development,” said Kevin Conibear, an associate at agents Fleurets. “The scheme presents a unique opportunity for a Advertise from just £30! hotel operator to secure a flagship, trophy building Advertise in the Dorchester Voice from in a prime position, in the very heart of the county just £30 for an advert this size! town and to thrive on the development’s success.” Trade Directory just £20! The retail element of the £100m Brewery Square Other price examples: complex already features a number of well-known 1/4 page = £45 national chains, as well as the Odeon cinema. 1/2 page = £70 On completion, the scheme will also feature a Free editorial support for a run of 3-4 ads. new arts centre and theatre for the town in the old Call Richard on 07766 996540 maltings, as well as a total of 578 apartments and or email [email protected] 32 town houses. www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 3 Dorchester Voice Experts in Wills, Probate & Estate Management At Nantes, we have a dedicated team of professionals offering a range of legal services to help you get your family affairs in order and prepare for the future. • Drawing up Wills Hilary Neill • Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning Adam Hillier • Administering Probate • Putting in place Lasting Powers of Attorney Our team have extensive knowledge and experience, and an excellent local reputation. Kathryn Day We provide honest, clear advice to Michelle O’Leary suit your individual circumstances; we are always sympathetic to your needs and aim to make every step as straightforward as possible. For legal advice that gives you peace of mind Call: 01305 250100 or Email: [email protected] Cheryl Ford 48 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UT | 69 The Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7AA Dorchester Voice www.nantes.co.uk4 November-December 2014 Crowds flock to Remembrance service Hundreds of people attended the Remembrance Day service at the town’s war memorial on November 9 to mark those who gave their lives in two world wars, and subsequent conflicts. This year’s event gained added poignancy, mark- ing as it did the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, and the names of those local men who fell during the war were read out. The service was led by Canon Thomas Wood- Experts in Wills, Probate house, Dorchester’s new team rector. A service was also later held at Fordington Cemetery to com- memorate German POWs who are buried there. The Remembrance Day service in Dorchester & Estate Management At 11am on Tuesday 11 November, more than “It was 54 years ago – in 1960 – that I attended 2,000 students and 200 staff stood in silent tribute my first Act of Remembrance outside those hand- in front of The Thomas Hardye School memorial some iron gates and the stone pillars with the At Nantes, we have a dedicated team gates in Queens Avenue, Dorchester, honouring wyverns on top, then in Culliford Road. I recall it of professionals offering a range of Old Grammarians and Old Hardyeans who gave snowed that day in November 1960 and we all got legal services to help you get your their lives in armed conflict. very cold,” said Old Hardyeans’ Secretary Michel family affairs in order and prepare The names of all old boys who fell in successive Hooper-Immins. “It is still a supremely dignified for the future. wars were read by four pupils from the school. tribute by today’s young people. We old boys and Head teacher Michael Foley led the minute’s si- the head teacher are always very proud of them.” lence and a brief act of remembrance, culminating Thomas Hardye School is thought to be the only • Drawing up Wills in the Last Post sounded by the bugler. school in the South-West to maintain this tradition. Hilary Neill • Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning Adam Hillier • Administering Probate • Putting in place Lasting Powers of Attorney Our team have extensive knowledge and experience, and an excellent local reputation. Kathryn Day We provide honest, clear advice to Michelle O’Leary suit your individual circumstances; we are always sympathetic to your needs and aim to make every step as straightforward as possible. For legal advice that gives you peace of mind Call: 01305 250100 or Email: [email protected] Cheryl Ford 48 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UT | 69 The Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7AA www.nantes.co.uk www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 5 Dorchester Voice Sponsored feature Don’t miss out on the perfect pamper evening! If you’re looking for a pre-Christmas pamper ses- sion, then look no further than Profile Hair and Akemi Spa in Damers Road, Dorchester, who have teamed up to stage a special feel-good event. ‘Profile’ means style – and that’s precisely what’s on offer at Profile Hair salon in Damers Road, Dorchester. Arrive, take a chair and Tracy, Tracy at Profile Hair with her daughter Steph, and Sam Sam, Vicky, Steph or Jo will take the time to study to add to the business, such as the addition of a the shape of your face to build up an outline of designated child-friendly area where youngsters what they can achieve for you. can play. Profile offers children loyalty cards, too! They listen to the customer and don’t impose A first haircut will reward your child with certifi- their ideas on you, but offer advice based on their cate with a hair snippet pouch to help treasure knowledge and experience. They also take time to those family keepsakes. analyse your hair-type and examine its condition This November’s Hair & Beauty Pamper event, before using shampoos or conditioners – products hosted with Akemi Spa next door, will offer clients a they can also sell you at the salon. chance to have a top-to-toe pampering on Saturday Profile can truly boast of being a family business, 22 November from 6pm for only £30-£60. This and Tracy is partnered by her daughter Steph, who also includes a charity raffle and refreshments, and has become a talented stylist in her own right, win- make-over photo-shoot. So put the date on your ning hair-styling competitions along the way. calendar – it sounds like a great evening out! Great customer service is something that both Tracy and Steph feel is a vital part of running a sa- lon. They encourage their staff to attend hairdressing improvement and get to know products. A recent trip to London has been a massive boost to the staff. Sam, the male stylist, does not seem to be phased working with four females and does an amazing head massage! All the stylists work well together to provide a friendly, dedicated team. Regulars to this salon are given membership of a VIP loyalty scheme, which offers salon members lo- cal business discounts as well other in-salon treats. Recently, all the staff have contributed to ideas Dorchester Voice 6 November-December 2014 It’s going to be a real Christmas Cracker! It’s that time of year again – Cracker Night is just around the corner, the official start to Christmas in Dorchester. The event has been running for several years now, and the turn-out is getting bet- ter every time. Dorchester Cracker Night begins at 5.30pm on Thursday 5 December. A big crowd is expected as usual, and hopefully there will even be an appear- ance from Father Christmas himself, accompanied by one or two of his elves and reindeer! The town’s Christmas lights will be switched on at 6.30pm, and there will be a Christmas Craft Fair in the Corn Exchange from 3pm-9pm.
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