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Issue 21
Winter 2014
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Meetings of the
Town Council
JAN.
FEB.
MAR.
APR.
2014
27th
6.00pm
Personnel Committee
KGV Pavilion
27th
7.30pm
Finance & GP Committee*
KGV Pavilion
30th
7.30pm
Planning Committee
KGV Pavilion
3rd
7.30pm
TOWN COUNCIL
KGV Pavilion
4th
7.30pm
KGV Sole Trustee Meeting
KGV Pavilion
20th
7.30pm
Planning Committee
KGV Pavilion
24th
7.30pm
KGV Management Committee
KGV Pavilion
10th
6.00pm
Personnel Committee
KGV Pavilion
10th
7.30pm
Finance & GP Committee
KGV Pavilion
13th
7.30pm
Planning Committee
KGV Pavilion
17th
7.30pm
Grants Committee
KGV Pavilion
24th
7.30pm
Environment Committee
KGV Pavilion
3rd
7.30pm
Planning Committee
KGV Pavilion
7th
7.30pm
TOWN COUNCIL
KGV Pavilion
8th
7.30pm
KGV Sole Trustee Meeting
KGV Pavilion
28th
7.30pm
KGV Management Committee*
KGV Pavilion
30th
7.30pm
Annual Town Mtg & Civic Reception
To Be Confirmed
* Review of income and expenditure profile to date
** Precept Meeting
Meetings, other than those of the Personnel Committee, are normally open to the public.
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EDITORIAL COMMENT
As I prepare to retire as Town Clerk of Ferndown
I hope that this magazine has been of interest to
readers. The idea was to highlight to residents what
the Town Council was doing within the town and to
allow voluntary / charitable organisations to contribute
short articles on what they provide for residents. As
with every change in editorship there will be changes
RESIGNATION OF
TOWN COUNCILLORS
Councillor Kevin Moore resigned as a member
of the Town Council in November 2013 because
of work pressures. Kevin has agreed to continue
to Chair the Town Plan Steering Group until it
submits its plan to the Town Council in March
in content in the coming months / years and if you wish
to contribute to the magazine please send your articles
townclerk@
ferndown.gov.uk) where they will be considered by the
new Editor Vanessa Ricketts. If you prefer then articles
address shown on page 22.
TOWN COUNCIL
BUSINESS PLANS
In addition as we go to press Councillor
J. C. Lewis one of the Councillors for Ferndown
Central Ward and Mayor of Ferndown has also
announced his resignation.
If any reader is interested in standing as a
Councillor for either the Ferndown Central or
Ferndown Longham East Wards please read the
advertisment which appears on page 17 of this
In October 2013 some members of the Town Council
attended a training session on the production of a
Business Plan for each of the Town Council Committees
i.e. Environment Committee, Grants Committee, Finance
& General Purposes Committee, Personnel Committee
and King George’s Field Charity Management Committee.
The idea behind this approach is that the Town Council
will have a structure to support the funds it seeks from
residents and it will also take into accounting the emerging
priorities which are being highlighted by the Town Plan
Steering Group. It is hoped that a Business Plan for the
2015/16 year and the 4 years beyond will be produced later
to obtain further information about what would
be required.
the Town Council seeks funding for projects and will help
determine the precept to be sought from residents.
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CONGRATULATIONS 1
F
erndown Matters would like
to add their congratulations
to Councillor Terry J
Cordery, Mayor of Ferndown
in 2012/13 who was awarded the
MBE in the recent New Year’s
Football Association and to the
community of Ferndown.”
Terry has been involved
Association and English Schools
Football Association as an
administrator and referee since
1977 and is currently the Treasurer
In addition Terry who is
with the Charity came as a result
of an incident when a former
colleague died from his injuries in
an accident. “The very next day, the
charity kicked into action to support
his family and I just knew this was
a wonderful service that must be
maintained” he recently recalled.
Terry has been a member of
the Town Council since 2009 and
has in the past been a Chairman
of the King George’s Field Charity
Management Committee. Terry
currently is a member of the Town
Council’s Planning and Finance &
General Purposes Committee as
well as continuing to be a member
of the Field’s Committee.
Later this year Terry will attend
Buckingham Palace to be invested
with his award.
CONGRATULATIONS 2
a medal in recognition of their 15 years service for the
and when that service was discontinued they volun
is organised by RVS). For more than 12 years they
have, every three weeks, delivered library books and
audio tapes to housebound clients within
Ferndown. They also undertook the du
words “Service Beyond Self” which describes the
whole concept of the service of our volunteers.
The presentation of a long service medal is an
honour shared by us all, and it is a privilege to cel
ebrate along with our recipients on this outstanding
achievement.”
Joyce and John also operate the Ferndown Neigh
bourCars scheme and run a drop in coffee morning
every Friday morning at the Barrington Centre.
They were presented with their med
als by Sylvia Fox an RVS Trustee who
read out a Citation which described the
“This medal is a true medal in every
sense of the word. It is not easily won,
nor lightly awarded. It represents 15
years of service faithfully carried out.
The medal was originally struck by
the Royal Mint and the presenter, for a
few seconds whilst presenting it, repre
It is a very beautiful medal, bearing
on the one side the symbol of Rose
mary, for remembrance. Remembrance
of the service of our colleagues in the
past, over 200 of whom gave their lives in the days
of the Second World War, carrying out their duty to
help those in desperate need. The Ivy leaves are the
symbol of steadfastness, which is characteristic of the
15 years of devoted service given by our worthy medal
recipients.
Further information please contact
Joyce 01202 980839.
Ferndown Matters wishes to send their
congratulations to John and Joyce on
receiving this award.
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FERNDOWN TOWN COUNCIL
GRANTS TO VOLUNTARY OR CHARITABLE BODIES
FOR THE 2013/14 YEAR
At the meeting held on Monday 25th November 2013
the following grants were awarded to groups operating within the town:(a) Ferndown
Community Association
(e) Ferndown Twinning
Association
(j) Hampreston
Bell Ringers
A grant of £10,000 per annum for
three years starting in April 2014
will be made to the Community
Association towards the running
of the Barrington Centre. The
Barrington Centre provides social,
education and leisure activities and
that a large number of voluntary
/ charitable organisations use
the facilities for their meetings /
activities.
The sum of £500 has been
awarded to the Association
towards the costs associated with
entertaining etc. twinning visitors
from Segré in May 2014.
An award of £1000 has been
given to the group to help with the
restoration of one of the bells at the
church.
(b) East Dorset Citizens
Advice Bureau
A grant of £7000 per annum for
the next three years starting again
in April 2014 has been awarded to
this organisation to help with the
And dealing with queries from
Ferndown residents.
(f) Victim Support Dorset
An award of £250 has been given
to this group to provide “safety
packs” for pupils from local
schools who may become victims
of crime.
(g) Ferndown in Bloom
£300 has been awarded to
this group towards the costs
associated with running the
Ferndown in Bloom competition in
the summer of 2014.
(h) Ferndown Tennis Club
(c) Ferndown
Air Training Corps
A grant of £400 has been awarded
to the club to help with providing
A grant of £600 was awarded to the
Corps to help with the purchase of
educational computer equipment.
sessions on the courts during the
winter period.
(d) 1st Ferndown
Scout Group
An award of £500 has been given
to this group to help meet the costs
of running their meeting hall.
(i) Ferndown Phoenix
Musical Society
An award of £500 has been made
to this Society to help with the
costs of royalties etc. for a musical
to take place at the Barrington
Centre in 2014.
(k) Ferndown Sports
Football Club
A grant of £600 was given to the
club to help with the costs of
running three football teams and
for the purchase of new kit.
(l) Ferndown Jitzu Club
An award of £200 was made to the
Club to help with the travel costs
etc. associated with participation in
National Championships.
(m) Dorset Blind
Association
£500 was awarded to the group
to help cover the costs associated
with providing a Social Club and a
those who are blind or are visually
impaired and who live within
Ferndown.
(n) Heatherlands Art Week
An award of £500 was made
towards the costs in running an
Arts week in the Summer 2014 at
ate within Ferndown and who are engaged in providing services etc. for residents. Priority will be given
to organisations which have a base in the town. Any organisation interested in making an application for
grant aid and who missed the deadline for applications in November 2013 have until Friday 7th March 2014
www.ferndown.gov.uk . Any
organisation who wishes to check on their eligibility to make an application should make contact with the
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s readers will know the
Town Plan Working Party
produced a report on
the answers which came
from the questionnaire which was
completed in 2012. A meeting
was held in the Barrington Centre
in November to obtain feedback
from members of the public to
the conclusions which had been
reached. The Committee is now
in the process of completing the
stage of the Reporting process. A
formal Town Plan Launch event
is being held at the Barrington
Centre on Friday 7th March 2014
event will include refreshments as
well as some entertainment as part
of the formal proceedings where
the Steering Group will present
the Plan to the Town Council for
further action. The Steering Group
would like to take this opportunity
of thanking everyone who has
responded to replying to the
original questionnaire as well as
those who have attended further
consultation meetings. We hope
that residents of Ferndown will feel
about the future of the town and
what improvements need to take
place.
FERNDOWN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
This year the Town Council concentrated on providing Christmas Lights in the centre of the town i.e. Penny’s Walk
and Victoria Road. Unfortunately it was not possible to provide lights in Wimborne Road East or in Ringwood Road
as the majority of lighting displays needed to be renewed. For Christmas 2014 the Town Council is working with
the Chamber of Trade to see if we can extend the displays and to this end the Chamber is arranging to hold some
fundraising events to raise money for new displays. Readers are asked to support these events so that further
improvements to the displays can be made.
N
W
O
ND
FETE
FER
s Jubilee Celebration here on the Fields in June
2012 is leading a group to arrange a Fete on the
Fields which would raise money for maintenance and
improvements. The Fields are run by a Charity of which
the Town Council is the Sole Trustee. If you would like
to join the organising Committee for the event, please
informal chat.
WORLD WAR ONE
COMMEMORATIONS
beds with poppies this year to mark 100 years the
start of World War 1 in August 1914. Sites near to the
and the site at Longham has been planted. Appropriate
plaques have been purchased and will be put on
display nearer the time. We are grateful for the ideas
which have been put forward to mark this event over
the next 4 years and the Environment Committee will
be following the suggestions up to see what is feasible.
It is hoped that some kind of sensory garden will be
created in the Millennium Park given that many soldiers
from the First World War had their eyesight affected
from mustard gas etc. Further information on this
subject will appear in the next edition of the Magazine.
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FLOODING WITHIN FERNDOWN
O
ver the Christmas and New Year period
We often get requests of how an owner or potential
owner of a property will know whether their home /
occurred at the Gladelands Caravan Park.
explain that the Environment Agency’s website www.
contains information which is of help to homeowners.
alerts which will be issued from time to time by the
Environment Agency. It is the responsibility of the
for main rivers and if you feel you are at risk you can
Council, Environment Agency, Police and other
by email, text message, telephone, fax or pager).
To sign up for that service you will need to go to the
from a variety of sources such as rivers, groundwater
.)
to residents in emergencies when property is at risk
for sandbags according to the greatest need i.e.
Highway Drains
The supply of sand bags is free of charge and does
sandbags after the event.
01305 221020
Public Sewers
and ask to speak to the Engineering Section. Should
Wessex Water 0845 600 4600
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BRITAIN IN BLOOM
The 2014 Britain in Bloom launch theme is
“Growing for Gold” to celebrate Bloom’s
special golden anniversary. Over the
country groups will be sowing
but there are also a number of
making an impact in parks and gardens
and the Groundstaff here at the KGV Fields
are hoping that during 2014 we will be able to
sow seeds of “meadow mixes” etc.in certain
parts. Those who visit us here will be aware
that an area near to the walkway next to the
Bowling Green is currently “cordoned
off” to allow grass to grow following
the ground being “dug up” during
some construction work to a
nearby property. We are hoping
to be grown in the area and that it
will become an area where walkers will
appreciate something different from the
normal grass.
FERNDOWN
TWINNING
ASSOCIATION
Members of the Twinning Association will be
welcoming some of the residents of our twinned town
of Segré for a visit to Ferndown over the weekend
of the 1st to 4th May 2014. Plans for the weekend
include a visit to Portsmouth to see some of the
commemorations for the 70th
landings. This will also possibly include a visit to the
trip to the Moors Valley Country Park and a communal
dinner at which the town of Segré will be making a
presentation to the town of Ferndown will also be part
of the visit.
Ferndown in Bloom
The Town Council has taken the decision to
once again enter the town in the South and
South East in Bloom competition in 2014. We
received a Silver Award in 2013 and we believe
that we can gain the necessary 20 points to gain
a Silver Gilt award in 2014. The Town Council
is working with the Chamber of Trade and
Ferndown in Bloom to try and boost the number
of shops in the town who are willing to display
that the Town Council will be able to obtain a
number of hanging baskets at £20 each and
any business interested in taking advantage
of this scheme should make contact with the
Chairman of Ferndown in Bloom, Councillor Mrs
competition your support as we wish to try and
emulate Wimborne in showing that our town is
autumn volunteers helped plant many daffodil
and other bulbs on the verges in Ringwood
Road so we hope that the displays in the Spring
will be appreciated by residents.
FORD LANE
RECREATION GROUND
Football matches have begun to take place on the new
football playing surface. New signage is in place and it
is hoped that arrangements will be made to move the
site near to the Playing Field itself in March or later in
the year. There is a need for new drainage system to
currently costs for the work are being explored to see
if it is feasible.
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TOWN COUNCIL WINTER WEATHER POLICY
So far this year we have been affected by rainwater rather than snowfall or ice. As the Town Council
Policy on Winter Weather has recently been amended I have set out below the current situation:1. Co-ordinator
agreed to share meteorological information with the Town
Council. This will mean that some precautionary salting
work can be carried out prior to any forecast snowfall.
The contact point will be the Town Clerk who will decide
on action to be taken by the Town Lengthman or KGV
Groundstaff.
2. Roads
The Town Council has decided that not all minor road
surfaces will be treated with salt / grit. The work which
staff carry out is in addition to that provided by the County
4. Salt Bins
No salt bins will be provided within Ferndown. The KGV
Charity has provided a locked Grit Bin at the entrance to
the Upper School / Leisure Centre Car Park for use in the
Car Park only.
5. Bulk Bags
The Town Council have agreed to store 5 one tonne bags
within the King George V Covered Storage area. These
above.
6. Spread Rates
The Town Council will apply salt to the road / pavement
key roads within the town which will receive attention. Salt /
grit will only be applied to minor road surfaces which meet
(a) Steep Hill
(b) Areas where it is clear that the gradient causes
the majority of vehicles to skid.
(c) Tight bends
(d) Locations where surface water commonly
accumulates
(e) Access points to key facilities such as doctors’
surgeries, health centres, residential / nursing
homes
The Town Council / KGV Charity has a limited amount of
equipment to enable gritting etc. to take place. These are
the 4x4 Gator Vehicle and a push along grit / salt spreader
machine which can be used for pedestrian areas. Until a
large Snow Plough is available, the KGV Tractor will not
(a) Entrance to Coach House Mews
(b) Thames Close; Martins Drive (near cul de
sac area); Ford Lane (corner); Dudsbury
Crescent; Willow Way; Leeson Drive (Junction
of Bracken Road); Beaufoys Avenue (Junction
with Queens Road); Albert Road; Forest
View Drive
(c) Junction of Heath Farm Way / Heath Farm Road
(e) Corbin Avenue; St. Mary’s Road; Glenmoor
Road
(f) On addition to the above, gritting will take place
around the King George V Pavilion in Peter
Grant Way and the roads around the building.
This is to ensure that salt / grit equipment will
be able to leave the store area.
It is expected that Peter Grant Way will be
gritted by County Council equipment up to the
Middle School entrance / exit.
8. Staff Available
The following staff are available to assist in the Local Winter
Maintenance Plan and have been trained accordingly.
3. Pavements
Only those footways which have high use will be treated.
9. Additional Information
The walkways next to the shops located in Ringwood Road
and Victoria Road. Subject to approval from the landlords
some gritting will take place within Penny’s Walk.
snow plough. Prior to commencing work on gritting an
area staff must ensure that they are properly dressed for
the work e.g. wear suitable clothing and footwear. Staff
need to be acquainted with the way the grit / salt spreader
machine operates.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Town Lengthman
Head Groundsman
Senior Groundsman
Groundsman
Town Clerk
whether they have been able to get to the Town Council
/ KGV Premises. The Town Clerk, after discussions with
be used taking into account the weather conditions, salt /
are properly equipped for the tasks expected of them. Any
vehicle in use will operate with the Amber Beacon Light
illuminated when carrying out gritting work.
Parish Councils on preparing a Local Winter Maintenance
assessment will be made to see whether the road should be included.
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FERNDOWN
PRAM RACE
Councillor T M Brown with Ferndown Chamber of
take place on Saturday 21st
is interested in joining the Organising Committee
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Moors Valley Railway and
Play Trail top public vote
parking charges not deterring families looking for a
great day out with no admission fees.
said, “As we reach the end of our 25 year celebrations
we are really pleased to know that people appreciate
T
he Moors Valley Railway and Play Trail have
public’s favourite activity at the third most
visited country park in England.
Throughout the year visitors have been
voting for the things they love most at Moors Valley
Country Park and Forest near Ringwood. Their top 25
have now been announced marking the culmination of
the Park’s 25 year celebrations.
attraction at the Park to be opened to the public and
on. It offers visitors the chance to enjoy a ride on an
authentic steam train, travelling along the lakeside,
through tunnels and over a bridge. Tieing with the
hours of outdoor family fun aschildren enjoy healthy
exciting wooden play structures.
a wide range of different experiences in the top 25,
ranging from the ‘paying’ attractions like Go Ape and
the Segways to more simple activities such as the
lakeside walks and enjoying an ice cream.”
Looking to the future, 25 commemorative trees are
to be planted around the Park’s newest play structure,
the house of Baba Yaga. And the fun will continue in
the arrival of a very special visitor to Moors Valley
Country Park in the New Year.
Please be aware that during the winter months
Moors Valley Railway runs only at weekends and
that other features may be closed for essential
maintenance. The Visitor Centre and Tree Top Trail will
be closed between 13th and 17th January 2014.
For more information contact the Moors
Valley Rangers on 01425 470721 or go to
www.moors-valley.co.uk
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Your Town Council
Town Clerk - Mr Ian Jones
King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9EN
Tel: 01202 892249
Fax: 01202 877442
Email: [email protected]
Your Ferndown Town Councillors
Links Ward:
Cllr. B Barnett
Cllr. Ms P M Cooper
Cllr. J A Muggleton
Cllr. Ms M T Phillips
Cllr. Mrs J Read
Cllr. Mrs J Robinson
Central Ward:
Cllr. Mrs Q Comfort
Cllr. Mrs J Little
Cllr. S Lugg
Cllr. M R Parkes
2 Vacancies
Longham Ward:
Cllr. L Ovens
Cllr. P Lucas
Cllr. T M Brown
82 Carroll Avenue, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 8BP
12 Corbin Avenue, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 8AZ
292 Ringwood Road FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9AS
12 Pickard Road, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 8AX
288 Ringwood Road FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9AS
18 Medway Road, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 8UX
Tel: 01202 855175
Tel: 01202 896676
Tel: 01202 872975
Tel: 01202 870063
Tel: 01202 875926
Tel: 07874 082435
6 Pringles Drive FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 8BN
17 Cherrett Court, 557 Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN BH22 9FE
34 Kingsway FERNDOWN Dorset BH22 9QW
330 Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9AT
Tel: 01202 873221
Tel: 01202 980839
Tel: 07531 352091
Tel: 01202 861858
357 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9AE
14 Landford Gardens, Throop, BOURNEMOUTH BH8 0PH
53 Casterbridge Road, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 8LJ
Tel: 01202 896701
Tel: 01202 533765
Tel: 01202 871618
Longham East Ward:
1 Vacancy
Stapehill Ward:
Cllr. N J Wellstead
Cllr. Mrs S Bird
Cllr. P R Timberlake
36 Wimborne Road West, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2DP Tel: 01202 892249 (FTC Office)
292 Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN Dorset BH22 9AS
Tel: 01202 872975
8 Brierley Avenue, West Parley, FERNDOWN Dorset BH22 8PE Tel: 01202 573213
Ameysford Ward:
Cllr. J L Baxter
Cllr. Mrs C A Lugg
Cllr. Mrs P Reynolds
Greenacres, Angel Lane, Longham, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9DZ
34 Kingsway FERNDOWN Dorset BH22 9QW
3 Clayford Avenue FERNDOWN Dorset BH22 9PQ
Tel: 01202 897884
Tel: 01202 872066
Tel: 01202 892033
Links South Ward:
Cllr. T Cordery
79 Dorset Avenue FERNDOWN BH22 8HL
Tel: 01202 876293
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