29/4/1941 – 21/2/2024
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Moira, on the 21st February 2024, at home in Marnhull. Born and raised in Scotland, nursed in London and Wimborne, she made Dorset her home. A loving wife, mother, grandma, aunty and friend. Private cremation, a celebration of her life will follow at a later date.
Tuesday 19th March, 6.30pm
Sherborne School Chapel
Join the Chamber Choir as they sing a Choral Evensong in the School’s Chapel.
Music by Lili Boulanger, Elizabeth Poston, Judith Bingham and C V Stanford
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Nutritional therapist Karen Geary sheds light on optimising health with targeted nutrition for the older generation
As society undergoes a global demographic shift, more individuals are reaching advanced age, making it crucial to understand and address the unique nutritional needs of older adults. In the UK, an ‘older’ adult is generally defined as an individual aged 65 years or older. With advances in healthcare, technology and living conditions, life expectancy estimates have risen significantly over the past century, reaching 78.6 years for males and 82.6 years for females in 2020 to 2022.
Common issues in older adults
Older adults face various health challenges, including diminished muscle mass, decreased bone density and a higher susceptibility to chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cognitive decline. Almost 95 per cent of individuals over 60 have at least one chronic condition, such as high blood pressure, arthritis, depression, high cholesterol, digestive disorders or kidney disease. Proper nutrition is crucial for preventing and managing these age-related issues.
Blue Zones and common factors
Blue Zones – regions known for having an unusually high number of centenarians – offer valuable insights into longevity. Places like Okinawa, Japan, and Sardinia in Italy share common lifestyle practices promoting health in older adults, including a plant-centric diet, moderate alcohol consumption (preferably red wine), limited animal product intake, regular physical activity, strong social connections and a sense of purpose.
The impact of diet on ageing
Diet plays a central role in the ageing process, influencing factors such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial function (the energy source for cellular processes).
As we age, our repair systems become less effective, and a nutrient-dense, balanced diet is ever more important. Key dietary considerations for older adults:
You’re not just what you eat
Adequate sleep is crucial for healthy ageing – with five to seven hours as a minimum, but avoiding excessive sleep beyond nine hours.
Regular physical activity, even as little as 13 minutes a day, can extend life by three years. Try also to stay connected with friends and family – a sense of community is key.
Addressing the nutritional needs of older adults is critical for promoting health and longevity. As the global population ages, a proactive approach to nutrition in older adults becomes imperative, not just for extending life expectancy but also for enhancing the quality of life in later years.
Get ready for the ultimate family live music experience this summer in Poole and Bournemouth, where thousands of music enthusiasts will gather for the area’s most anticipated weekend event.
With an early bird special offering savings of up to £30, eager fans are securing their spots well ahead of the festivities.
This year’s festival is boasting a line-up that includes the iconic Razorlight, the revitalised sounds of The Coral, and the 90s chart-toppers Reef. The line-up also features The South – former members of The Beautiful South– the 90s indie icons Toploader, the comeback of Southampton’s Artful Dodger, the energetic folk punk Ferocious Dog, and the crowd-pleasing Dr Meaker.
‘Last year’s festival was the best yet in terms of line up – we’re definitely putting Poole Harbour Festival on the map,’ says festival organiser Ben Dyas, who has been listening to the feedback on last summer’s event. ‘Last year we had so many last minute ticket buyers that we did have queues, but we’ve learned a lot from that and this year we’ll have more and bigger bars, many extra toilets, easier entry and more staff and security across the site, with better signage for things like water points and toilets.
‘It’s going to be a brilliant weekend!’
Four stages and 50 acts
The dance tent is set to pulsate with beats from the legendary Lisa Lashes, chart-toppers Ultrabeat, the inventive Jaguar Skills, and the renowned Seb Fontaine. Fans of tribute acts will be thrilled by performances celebrating the music of Queen, Madness, Ed Sheeran, Amy Winehouse, and, for the first time, Fleetwood Mac.
With an impressive line-up of 50 acts spread across four stages, the festival also proudly showcases top local talent from the BCP area, including the infectious Mother Ukers, the Americana sounds of Sixteen String Jack, the energetic Celtic punk of Blackwater County, and folk favourite Gaz Brookfield.
Not just about the music
The festival’s renowned family-friendly vibe includes free circus performances, kids’ entertainment, dinosaur shows, and activities throughout the weekend. Coupled with affordable ticket prices, the Poole Harbour Festival promises a perfect start to a summer by the sea.
‘It’s the party weekend that Poole is now famous for!’ says Ben. ‘And people can help make the event even better by taking advantage of the much cheaper launch offer tickets – this really helps us plan and book the facilities needed.’
Formerly of Blandford Forum
Passed away suddenly at home on the 15th February aged 89 years.
Funeral has already taken place at Gornal Wood Crematorium Dudley.
Donations if desired in memory of Terry to be sent to the British
Heart Foundation
Formerly of Dorchester Dorset
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on the 4th February
2024 surrounded by family at Leighton Nursing Home Perth
Australia. Aged 86
A much loved Mum, Grandma and Great Granma.
Will be greatly and sadly missed by all her family and her friends.
To Eternal rest
A music organisation which has been bringing rising stars of the chamber and baroque music scene to Dorset, Somerset and Devon for 18 years, makes its debut at Shaftesbury this year, with two concerts organised in conjunction with Shaftesbury Arts Centre. The first Concerts in the West event in north Dorset will be on Sunday 21st April, at 3pm, and will feature the Gildas Quartet, playing at St Peter’s Church.
Catherine Maddocks, then director of the London Handel Festival, recalls that she had recently moved to Ilminster in 2006 and was asked if she would like to organise a concert in the town, as there was no classical music being performed locally at the time. ‘As I was very new to the town it seemed like a good way to meet people and so it proved,’ she says. ‘One concert quickly became four in the first year with Lyme Regis joining in.’
The pattern was set, with additional venues being added, and young professional musicians being invited to perform at a series of three or four concerts, regularly including Bridport Arts Centre, Ilminster Arts Centre and the Dance Centre at Crewkerne. Other occasional venues include Pendomer church near Yeovil and, Upwey church. There are nine series each year, spread over a weekend, beginning with a coffee time concert at Bridport, at Ilminster and Crewkerne on Friday and Saturday evenings, and often a fourth on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Maddocks, who retired from her London role in 2016, was determined to have a very high standard of performance in the West Country. She says: ‘The musicians, all of whom are trained to at least postgraduate level, find the tours quite useful in embedding repertoire and working towards recordings or a big concert in London or elsewhere.’
The Gildas Quartet are Tom Aldren, violin, Gemma Sharples, violin, Christine Anderson, viola, and Anna Menzies, cello. Their Shaftesbury programme will be:Montgomery’s Break Away, Haydnn’s String Quartet No 5, Op 76 Friedhofsquartett, Puccini’s Crisantemi for String Quartet and Debussy’s string Quartet in G minor, Op 10.
The second Shaftesbury concert in the 2024 Concerts in the West programme will be with the Lumas Winds on 21st July.
21st April, 3pm to 5pm
Tickets £18
shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk
Celebrate 70 years of suspense with The Mousetrap; the longest running play in the world is still captivating audiences on its tour across the UK and Ireland. It arrives at Lighthouse Poole for one week from 29th April to 4th May.
The genuinely iconic murder mystery stars Todd Carty (EastEnders, Grange Hill, Dancing on Ice) as Major Metcalf and Gwyneth Strong (known best as Cassandra Trotter in Only Fools and Horses) as Mrs Boyle. They will be joined by Neerja Naik as Mollie Ralston; Barnaby Jago as Giles Ralston; Shaun McCourt as Christopher Wren; Amy Spinks as Miss Casewell; Steven Elliot as Mr Paravicini and Michael Ayiotis as Detective Sgt Trotter.
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap debuted at Theatre Royal Nottingham in 1952 and toured the UK before opening in the West End – where it continues its record-breaking run at the St Martin’s Theatre. Now it’s back on the road, and it’s 70th anniversary tour, having also opened in Nottingham, is marking its milestone anniversary by visiting more than 70 theatres, including all cities to which it originally played 70 years ago.
In this classic whodunnit, seven strangers stranded at Monkswell Manor by a snowstorm face a chilling reality as a detective reveals there’s a murderer among them. As the suspense builds, each character’s dark past unfolds, leaving audiences guessing who the real culprit is.
Don’t miss this classic piece of mystery, directed by Ian Talbot OBE and Denise Silvey, and produced by Adam Spiegel.
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