Taken from us suddenly on the 18th June
A much beloved and adored mother and grandmother. Enormously missed by Julie, Dave, Marcus, Darrion, Heather, Andrew, Pendy, Juliet and a large number of very dear friends.
Gone too soon but never forgotten. Rest in peace, our beloved xx
7th August 1947 – 23rd June 2023
After a short illness, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
A so very much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be missed by his family and all his very many friends.
Donations in Peters name if desired to Parkinsons UK
Four interviews to round up June’s podcasts – and they couldn’t be more varied! Rachael Rowe talks about how to make the most of the £2 bus fare in Dorset, Terry visited Oliver’s Coffee shop in Sherborne, A note of gloom from farmer Andrew Livingston and brilliant first interview with Karen Geary our resident nutritional therapist – who is endlessly fascinating.
Thanks to a nudge from a local villager, Rachael Rowe tried a trip under the new £2 bus fare cap. Terry finds out that she hasn’t been on a bus since moving to Dorset, and has now discovered a new method of adventure! Environmentally and economically, opting for the bus is a great idea – and Rachael points out that there are a lot of routes included in the scheme, not just to enable a weekly shop but also for days out to the coast and the New Forest too!
On a visit to Oliver’s Coffee Shop in Sherborne, Terry chats to owner Jane Wood in this month’s Meet Your Local – discovering the century of history still visible in the cafe’s decor, as well as finding out more about Jane herself as she lets us behind the counter to hear about the current challenges and what’s happening in the popular coffee shop on Cheap Street.
The UK’s first post-Brexit trade deals begin amid agricultural industry concerns and severe labour shortages. Jenny talked to farming columnist Andrew Livingston about the real effect on our supermarket shelves. He suggests that it’s not even so much about supporting British farmers as much as it is an issue around animal welfare. UK farmers are held to high standards, but the latest trade deals allow for a concerning flexibility in welfare of animals raised in other countries.
Nutritional therapist Karen Geary is a regular BV columnist, and she spoke to Terry about how her time living in California lead her into a later-life career switch. In her first appearance on the podcast we not only discover she has a brilliantly contagious laugh, but find out that her patients usually turn to her as a last resort, when they’re frustrated with the lack of solutions elsehwere. This month she’s looking at snacking – and what might be a good strategy for a balanced diet and losing weight.
The BV podcast goes beyond the pages of the magazine, providing you with exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and in-depth conversations with our guests. If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to take a look at the June issue of the BV here or explore the website to see the articles and stories featured.
Three fascinating interviews this week – Jenny chatted to Kevan Hidges of ferne Animal Sanctuary about it’s fascinating and inspiring history and work. Terry dropped in to Molecula Antiques in Sherborne, after he spotted Karyn Speed on an episode of Salvage Hunters. Lastly, Jenny sat down with John Farrand of the Guild of Fin foods, who had some things to say after the government’s recent Farm to Fork summit…
Jenny’s interview with Kevan Hodges of the Ferne Animal Sanctuary looks back at the last 80 years, from the shocking (to modern minds) need for a sanctuary in wartime Britain (an estimated 3/4 million pets were euthanised at the start of the war), to reflecting on the fact that Ferne has saved around 40,000 animals.
They have up to 200 dogs a year surrendered to them, and the same for cats – the vast majority of whom they need to rehome – but the livestock they take in finds its forever home at Ferne. The Sanctuary receives around 10,000 visitors a year, and they’re keen for more!
(You can find them at ferneanimalsanctuary.org – we’re especially keen to find a home for lovely Amber the lurcher!)
Terry visited the Old Tarn Mills in Sherborne to talk to Karyn Speed of Molecula Antiques, who appears on TV’s Salvage Hunters. She invited Terry into the surprise interior of Molecula, where the old industrial factory unit is laid out with a stunning display of their modern 20th century design, Molecula’s speciality and passion: “the attitude used to be that ‘antiques were more than 100 years old’. And we used to go to antique fairs with 1950s, 1960s furniture – the looks we used to get from some of the dealers! They were like ‘this is NOT an antique, I grew up with ths stuff!’. But we were ahead of our time, it’s never been more popular!”
She talks Terry through some of the items on display, and talks about her time on Salvage Hunters.
See Molecula’s website molecula.co.uk
Jenny talks to John Farrand about the work of the Guild of Fine Food, including their Great Taste Awards – many will recognise the iconic black and gold logos. The guild also runs the world cheese awards, and works with the nation’s smaller food and drink businesses. The organisation has become a powerful voice, representing the smaller producers and retailers at government level, is present on a DEFRA steering group… though John points out they’re not always listened to. He talks to Jenny specifically about the government’s recent Farm to Fork summit – and the lack of representation through the fact that ‘those in power only consult with those in power’. He points out that the necessary nimbleness and sharp, innovative thinking is present within the multitude of smaller businesses across the country.
See more about the guild on their website gff.co.uk
Salary:
£21,902 – £34,542 per annum (pro rata for part-time) dependent on skills and experience.
Hours:
37 hours per week, Monday – Friday with flexibility to meet the business needs.
Part time hours will also be considered with a minimum of 22.2 hours per week worked over 3 days.
The role:
The Agriculture department at KMC boasts a 280ha commercially run mixed farm (dairy and sheep) and provides opportunities for staff and learners to work with a variety of machinery across arable, grazing and parkland. The application of practical to theory lessons is endless across the agricultural curriculum and current teachers are keen (and encouraged!) to get their learners working practically as much as possible.
With a growing student body, clear industry links to local farming communities and exciting changes in course delivery (including a new suite of University level courses in our purpose built HE centre) our Agriculture department is committed to the development of young farmers in the South West!
For this teaching role, we are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated agricultural engineer, who will have the ability and desire to deliver high quality, inspiring lessons and practical teaching sessions across various levels of agricultural learners within our workshop space and specialist teaching areas
Suitable applicants should be competent in their understanding and ability with the following topics:
The role promises a varied and interesting workload!
A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to challenge and motivate learners. The successful applicant will have plenty of vocational experience as well as being able to demonstrate excellent communication, administrative and organisational abilities in order to perform the role successfully.
The role would suit someone who has worked in industry and is now seeking a new challenge.
Teaching qualifications and an agricultural (or similar) qualification at degree level are both desirable. A strong emphasis on staff development and CPD within the college will guarantee your professional development during your role.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Wayne Clarke on 01305 238231 – Option 1 – Extension 1115 during normal working hours.
Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form.
CVs can be submitted, but will only be considered in support of a fully completed application form.
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies.
Once you have completed your application, either email your digital copy to [email protected] or post to:-
HR Administrator
Kingston Maurward
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8PY
Closing Date:
Wednesday 19 July 2023 at 9:00am
Interview Date:
Thursday 27 July 2023
Chris Loder member of parliament for West Dorset is seeking to appoint a secretary/personal assistant.
The position can be Dorchester or London based and is full time.
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Another Country is opening a showroom at Chaldicott Barns in Semley, bringing the award-winning, carbon-neutral British furniture company back to where the brand was born.
Another Country stands out for its commitment to sustainability, utilising superior natural materials, time-honoured techniques and a design approach that emphasizes durability. Their designs draw inspiration from the British Country vernacular as well as Shaker, traditional Scandinavian and Japanese woodwork.
Having a Central London studio since 2014, as more people gravitate towards remote work and contemporary country living, Another Country’s new showroom provides customers in the West Country the opportunity to view their meticulously designed products in person. The new showroom, set in a beautifully converted barn, is divided into distinct dining, living, and sleeping spaces.
Paul de Zwart, the founder of Another Country, expressed excitement about the new venture, saying, ‘We are truly thrilled to open a showroom in Dorset, the place where our brand first took root.’
Another Country’s Semley showroom is open from 10 to 4 Wed to Fri, 10 to 2 Saturdays.
It could well be that it’s your well-meaning little-and-often grazing habit that’s contributing to your ill health, says expert Karen Geary
Snacking has become a common habit for many people, especially those trying to lose weight; it’s often believed that eating ‘little and often’ helps keep blood sugar stable. However, counter-research suggests that cutting out snacks may actually be more beneficial for weight loss, insulin control and gut health.
One reason cutting out snacks can aid in weight loss – aside from consuming less calories – is related to improved insulin control. Insulin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels. When we eat, our body releases insulin to help move glucose (sugar) from our bloodstream into our cells, where it can be used for energy.
However, if we constantly graze on food, we are continuously stimulating the body and triggering an insulin response. Elevated insulin levels tell the body to store excess glucose as glycogen for later use – and that surplus is stored as fat.
Not all snacks are equal
It doesn’t help that many of the most popular snacks, like crisps and biscuits, are high in sugar and unhealthy fats. Consuming these regularly not only adds empty calories, it can also lead to an inflammatory response. Chronic inflammation increases the risk of developing chronic diseases and may contribute to insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism – both risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
Furthermore, research suggests that snacking on unhealthy foods may disrupt the balance of bacteria in our gut, potentially leading to other health problems.
However, it’s important to note that not all snacking is harmful. Snacking on fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts can provide important nutrients and actively support overall health.
Breaking the habit
To understand why we snack, it’s helpful to look at the work of James Clear, who has written extensively about habits. He suggests they are formed through a process called The Habit Loop, which consists of three stages: cue, routine, reward.
The cue is the trigger that prompts us to engage in a particular habit. For snacking, cues can be anything from seeing a bag of crisps on the counter to feeling bored or stressed. My personal cue is simply walking into the kitchen and opening the fridge door. When we encounter a cue, our brain automatically enters ‘habit mode’, urging us to engage in the routine of snacking in order to receive the reward – which could be pleasure or simply relief from stress.
To break the habit of snacking, it’s important to identify the cues that trigger the habit in the first place. This may involve keeping a food diary or simply paying attention to the situations or emotions that lead us to snack. Once we have identified our cues, we can start experimenting with different routines that provide an equivalent reward. For example, if you tend to snack when feeling stressed, try going for a walk or doing some deep breathing exercises instead.
Constant checking
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a device implanted on the upper arm that provides continuous information on blood glucose levels. Recently, there has been some backlash against using CGMs in healthy individuals. However, I disagree. CGMs empower us to observe the effects of food on our glucose levels (a good proxy for insulin response) and then to make adjustments to lower our average. I feel it’s better to be proactive than it is to fall into metabolic dysfunction and eventually develop type 2 diabetes. My clients typically take about a month to understand what works for them and how to adjust their eating accordingly. Snacking is one of the common adjustments, as the time between meals lowers blood glucose for a sustained period.
Cutting out snacks can be a beneficial strategy for weight loss, for improved insulin management and even potentially for overall gut health. To break the habit of snacking, it’s important to identify the cues that trigger the habit and then to just experiment with alternative routines to find something that works for you.
We are looking forward to welcoming bestselling author Kate Mosse to Sherborne next month for an evening talk and signing with her brand new book The Ghost Ship.
A sweeping and epic love story, taking the reader from France in 1610 to Amsterdam and the Canary Islands in the 1620s. Across the seas of the seventeenth century, two seafarers are forced to fight for their lives.
The Barbary Coast, 1621. A mysterious vessel floats silently on the water – it is known only as the Ghost Ship. Manned by a courageous crew of mariners from Italy, France, Holland and the Canary Islands, for months it has hunted pirates to liberate those enslaved during the course of their merciless raids.
But the bravest among the crew are not who they seem and the stakes could not be higher. If arrested, they will be hanged for their crimes. Can they survive the journey and escape their fate?
The sequel to The City of Tears, The Ghost Ship is the third novel in The Joubert Family Chronicles. Published on 6th July, it is a thrilling novel of adventure and buccaneering, love and revenge, stolen fortunes and hidden secrets on the High Seas. Most of all, it is a tale of defiant women in a world run by men.
You can pre-order The Ghost Ship from Winstones and all good bookshops, but if you book to go along to the talk on 9th July, you can choose to receive a signed copy of the book as part of a £20 entry ticket.
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