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You may have seen in the news before Christmas the slightly bizarre news that an animal welfare charity asked the village of Wool to change its name to ‘Vegan Wool’.


Dorset is well known for its interesting place names, but I had never considered Wool


to be one of them. I love the fact that places in my constituency such as Happy Bottom and Shitterton have never changed their names out of concern for political correctness – after all, why should we change ancient names which have endured quite happily for many generations.


I grew up in the rural county of Herefordshire, which has many similarities to Dorset, though fewer strange names! I have lived in Dorset with my family for over 15 years now, and although I am aware that this makes us relative newcomers, it really is my home. Every week when I return to the constituency from Westminster, my heart lifts as I leave the hustle and bustle of London behind and I can breathe the fresh Dorset air.


We are very blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the country – particularly with the Jurassic Coast right on our doorstep. A recent article in the Guardian newspaper suggested that Wimborne is a place that has barely changed since 1951, and that it is a little dull. I have to disagree with their sentiments. One of the great things about being the MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole is that I get to see and hear about a wide range of events and businesses in this area. From cutting edge fi lm special effects in Sandford, to award winning technological ideas in Poole, to craft brewing in Wimborne, and the volunteer-run traditional cinema in Wareham. It is no surprise that 2018


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had a signifi cant increase in visitors to Dorset – there is so much to visit, so much to see.


Members of Parliament are often accused of living in a bubble, forgetting the people who they represent. But Dorset is my home, and where my family live, and I spend as much time at home as Parliament allows. Yes, I spend most of the working week in London, but Dorset is never far from my thoughts. I am also kept grounded by the many emails and letters that I receive from you, my constituents, for which I thank you.


I do not want to ignore the subject of the day, Brexit, but events in Westminster are moving so quickly at the moment that it would be pointless for me to comment in detail in this column, as it will be sure to be out of date by the time it is published! If you want to fi nd out my view, please do get in touch or visit my website or Facebook.


Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk 01202 624216 • www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk @Michael4MDNP www.facebook.com/michael4MDNP


Upton Community Centre


Lytchett & Upton Beacon Community Association: Our committee would like to wish all readers a very Happy New Year.


The hall is a very useful and resourceful area for community use. If you would like a small space or large space, party venue or meeting area why not consider booking with us? The booking service is run by the church offi ce, fi ve mornings a week.


Booking the Centre: Contact us for an application form, to be delivered to the Church offi ce (next to hall) with £50 deposit. Tel: 01202 624622 (Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm), email: churchoffi ce.1@btconnect.com


Please note regrettably there has to be a 5% increase on all prices for the hire of the hall this year due to rising costs.


Please remember the car park is not a public area, and should only be used by church members and hall users. There have been some very disgruntled funeral relatives and directors, who have been unable to park due to public misuse in the past. Whilst the centre understand the lack of suitable parking facilities in Upton, it cannot condone misuse such as all day parking.


Lynn Wright Vice Chair LUBCA committee lynnwright1952@hotmail.co.uk • 01202 622046


To advertise, please contact 01202 657317 or email harriet@broadstonelink.co.uk


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