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My son Ben and I, and our brilliant team, worked very hard for 5 weeks to keep November. Please phone ahead before visiting or check here for opening times.
everyone happy and to assist them with information of our local places to visit,
attractions that were open, local pubs and restaurants to dine out at, local Shopper’s parking permit holders in the former West Dorset District Council area
takeaways and shops – all bringing vital income into our community. currently get 2 hours’ parking per day (or 3 hours if a disabled badge is also
displayed), 7 days a week. At extra cost to the purchaser, the permit can be used
We did not do this to make loads of money, in fact it had a massive impact on our in a second vehicle but not on the same day. The consultation asks if shoppers
time when we are already very busy running our agricultural and liquid waste would like the permit to allow them to park for more than 2 hours. If a decision is
business. We are very fortunate to have lots of wonderful countryside, so wanted made to stop the scheme, the western Dorset permits will remain valid until their
to do something for others, and to put a smile on faces in what has been an expiry date.
extremely difficult year for everyone. I believe that we have achieve this given all
the extremely positive reviews, emails and messages that we have received from PLEASE NOTE: Only feedback provided via the online form will be included within
genuinely happy people – the pop-up campsite was an overwhelming success! the consultation. If you want to have your say, please fill out the form – thank you.

The money has been raised for the Dorset Cancer Centre and The Lung Club, and
will be used towards the purchase of radiotherapy EagleBoards following recent Children and Young people
government commissioning for the hospital to deliver stereotactic ablative body
radiotherapy treatment (SABR) to help treat lung cancer. We are delighted to confirm that the Children, Young People and Families Plan
2020-23 was adopted by Dorset Council at the Full Council meeting held virtually
EagleBoards support patients to stay in one position. They increase comfort and recently; there was strong support for this from Elected Members. The full plan,
significantly improve the way staff can position patients during treatment. It also Easy Read version and on-line accessible plan can be accessed following this link
improves the accuracy of treatment delivery. https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/childrens-plan/childrens-
plan.aspx
“We are extremely grateful for the effort Philip has put in to raise this money in
memory of his wife who was a very dear patient of ours. The money will go This is a partnership of a wide range of bodies including the Police, both local
towards specialist equipment for SABR. Currently patients have to travel to authorities, the Youth Offending service and children’s and charitable
Southampton, so by having the equipment in Poole it will save them vital time.” organisations across Dorset which has been brought together to ensure these
various organisations work together for the benefit of our young people. I am
delighted and honoured to have been asked to chair this Committee on behalf of
L-R: David Frost, head of all the partners.
therapy radiography; Dr
Michael Bayne, consultant in
oncology; Ben Trim, Philip’s Surgery
son; Philip Trim; Ally Brooks,
clinical nurse specialist; Hayley We are not holding face to face meetings now. However, we would be delighted
Harris, community fundraiser
for Poole Hospital Charity to ring and talk to you. Please ring or email us with the subject matter so that we
can prepare ourselves. Peter’s email address is peterwharf@hotmail.com
telephone 07986 600799 and Laura’s is cllrlaura.miller@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
telephone 07814 569563.

“The charity and the hospital are extremely thankful for the amount raised for our Peter Wharf & Laura Miller, Dorset Councillors for West Purbeck
Dorset Cancer Centre in memory of Jane. It was an absolute pleasure to meet
with Phil and son Ben and we look forward to supporting them again with their
future fundraising.” - Hayley Harris, community fundraiser for Poole Hospital
Charity

To get in touch with Poole Hospital Charity please contact us either by email or
telephone 0300 019 8449. Thank you.

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