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Continued from page 3I wantedPoundburynot only to bean attractiveplace to live andwork, but alsoan opportunityto demonstratethat you couldbreak the mouldof conventionalspeculativedevelopmentin the UnitedKingdom with itsrigid zoning andsoulless housingestatesHRH The Prince of Wales, 2013homes, a process that is being phased tomeet market demand. By the time it iscomplete it is expected that the populationof Dorchester will have increased by aquarter – approximately 4,500 people.Results from the 2015 Poundbury BusinessSurvey report that the Poundburycommunity has generated approximately 1.5jobs per home – suggesting that Poundburyhas provided the right environment forbusinesses to thrive in Dorchester.Half of those enterprises were firstestablished in Poundbury, mainlycomprising small independent artisanbusinesses. This reflects the Duchy’sdecision to create affordable workshop andretail spaces, providing an entrepreneurialenvironment which enables smallerbusinesses to establish and thrive. BenMurphy, Deputy Estate Director forDorchester at the Duchy of Cornwall,said:“Poundbury demonstrates that it ispossible to build high quality, traditionalhousing at affordable prices, andsuccessfully integrate private and affordablehomes with retail, offices and factories.High density walkable neighbourhoodsenable people to meet many of their dailyneeds on foot, rather than use their car.” Headds: “Emphasis is placed on the quality ofarchitecture, urban design and the use oftraditional materials, which has created anattractive place of real character in whichpeople choose to live, work, shop and play.”4 5

The NorthEast QuadrantA new school and over 500 new homes currentlyhighlight Poundbury’s last phase of developmentThe North East Quadrantwill increase the currentdevelopment by a third andincrease employment spaceby 50,000 ft squared.Opening in 2016, thenew school will cater for600 pupils after the nearby Damers Schoolmoves location. The development in thisquarter is ongoing and will continue for thenext five years.The North East Quadrant borders TheGreat Field, the back of Queen MotherSquare heading towards PoundburyCemetery and behind the Dorset Cerealsfactory on Peverell Avenue East.CG Fry is currently building hundredsof the new homes and commercial units.The buildings will be a mix of classical andvernacular in style and range from classicallydesigned five-bedroom houses to onebedroomapartments. Some will have soaringviews over the Great Field and others willlook north over the countryside.Philip Fry, Managing Director ofCG Fry, said: “The latest phase featuresinspired design and places even greateremphasis on energy efficiency and reductionon fuel demand.”During the next 12 months, 48 newhomes will be handed over to the GuinnessPartnership for their tenants and offered forshared ownership opportunities.Top : CGI of the North East Quadrant at the edge ofthe Great Field. Copyright of the Duchy of Cornwall.Right top: The view from top of the Duchess ofCornwall pub in the summer 2015.Middle: CGI of Crown SquareBottom: Bowes Lyon Court6 7

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In association withMAKINGPOUNDBURYBUZZUpon completion in autumn 2016, Queen MotherSquare will be the new heart and centre of PoundburyIt will be the lynchpinfor the area and is at theheart of the projectAn iconic monumentcommemorating theQueen Mother willstand pride of placeby the time QueenMother Square iscompleted in late 2016.The developments for the north and eastside of the square are already hinting atthe considerable changes to the existingarchitecture and feel of the square.The square was designed by Quinlan andFrancis Terry and Working Group Architectswhose brief was to design the ‘central andmost important’ square at the heart of thedevelopment.The south side of the square was completedin 2011 and later that year the Little Waitrosewas officially opened by The Prince of Walesduring one of his royal visits.One of the most fascinating recent projectshas been the rebuilding of Weymouth’sJubilee Hall after it was demolished in2006. The building’s cast iron columns andbrackets were subsequently discoveredlaying in a scrap yard, and the Duchy founda way of incorporating them into the 4,000ft squared pannier building next to the LittleWaitrose at the end of the Kings Point Housearcade.Since it was opened in October last year,The Brace of Butchers has proved to bevery popular due its range of quality meatand other fresh local products, from theirown watercress farm to even being the firstretailer in the UK to stock fresh wasabi.Other gems for shoppers to discover includethe Gallery On The Square café, The EngineRooms restaurant and award-winning deliand café Olives Et Al in the Potting Shed.Poundbury Estate Director SimonConibear describes the square as makingPoundbury “buzz”.It now hosts the monthly PoundburyFarmers’ Market on the first Saturday of eachmonth and it is the home of the popularDorset Food & Arts Festival held the firstweekend every August.When the development has finished “itwill be the lynchpin for the area and is at theheart of the project,” he added.To the north of the Queen Mother Squareproject will be Royal Pavilion, a classicalbuilding of 20 luxury apartments above ahealth spa. The building will be the highestin Poundbury, in accordance with themasterplan vision set out by Leon Krier in1988.A brand new inn named after the Duchessof Cornwall is being built on the east sideof Queen Mother Square. The Inn willcomprise a public house and restaurantwith 20 guest rooms above. It is a jointventure development between the Duchy of10 11

y the Prince of Wales, who described thesculpture as “a fitting tribute to my darlinggrandmother”.The Queen Mother was widowed at the ageof 51, and although she lived for another 50years, Philip Jackson’s sculpture shows herat this age. Philip spent days pouring overphotographs in the archive at Windsor Castleand met the Queen Mother when she was100, to present her with a statue of her latehusband Kind George VI, which now standsoutside Dartmouth Naval College.Philip Jackson says: “Meeting the QueenMother at the time was incredibly usefulbecause one could see what a great spirit shewas. Even at that age she was a remarkableexample of how you can live life to the full,right to the very end.”Philip adds: “When you look at thephotographs and the footage, you seldomcatch her without a smile on her face – it wasso obvious that she had the spark of life inher and I really wanted to get that life intothe work. But at the same time, this is anofficial memorial, showing her as Elizabeththe Queen, so what I did was to get thewind just moving her robes slightly, and afaint smile playing on her lips.”In association withwaitrose.com/poundburyCornwall and Dorset family brewers Hall& Woodhouse. The Duchess of CornwallInn is expected to open in Easter 2016, withthe name coming from a suggestion by thePrince of Wales.Hall & Woodhouse is working closely withthe Duchy of Cornwall’s architects, Quinlan& Francis Terry, to ensure that The Duchessof Cornwall will be a fitting adornment toQueen Mother Square.The inn will include a 20 bedroom hotel aswell as restaurant facilities and traditionalpublic house offerings. Hall & Woodhouse,based in Blandford, has a network of morethan 200 public houses throughout the southof England.Another key development on the eastside of Queen Mother Square is StrathmoreHouse that will boast eight elegant andspacious new build apartments with privatecovered car parking. Located above twoshops, Strathmore House completes the eastside of Queen Mother Square.Another major construction project thatis well underway is that of the 62 one andtwo bedroom assisted living apartmentsexclusively for the over 70s. Known asBowes Lyon Court, the McCarthy & Stonedevelopment which fronts Peverell AvenueWest, opposite the garden centre.Top: CGI of RoyalPavilion.Right: A CGI ofQueen MotherSquare uponcompletion and themonthly DorsetFarmer’s Market.Queen Mother Square is arguably set totake pride of place as one of the finestnew squares to be built in Britain for ageneration. As such, there are manythriving local businesses that can befound on and around the square.The main focal point of QueenMother Square will be a cast bronzestatue of the late Queen Motherby renowned sculptor PhilipJackson, who has an outstandinginternational reputation.The 9’ 6” tall Poundbury statue isscheduled for unveiling in 2016.The sculpture is an exactcasting of the Queen Mother’sstatue that stands in TheMall, which was unveiled inFebruary 2009 by Her MajestyThe Queen. In June 2006, fiveyears after the Queen Motherdied, Philip’s design for TheMall and Poundbury was chosenby a panel chairedCLICK &COLLECTYou can collect your John Lewisorder at little Waitrose Poundbury.Simply order before 8pm andcollect after 2pm the next dayfrom Waitrose. We’ll even send youa text when your order is ready.Find us in Queen Mother Square,Poundbury.12 13

14// Celebrating Poundbury Celebrating Poundbury // 15Advertising featureOpeningtimesMon-Tue 08:30-17:00Wed-Friday 08:30-18:00Saturday 08:30-16:00Sunday 10:00-13:00Food Hall destinationThe concept isto source the bestlocal productsBrace of Butchers@braceofbutchersThe Brace of Butchers inQueen Mother Square isclose to its first full yearof trading and it’s clearthis renaissance in qualitybutchery continues togo from strength tostrength. Since the opening by JulianFellowes in mid-October 2014, they haveattracted a significant following withcustomers enjoying fresh local and wellpricedgroceries.The reaction within Poundbury, Dorchesterand the surrounding villages has been morethan what they expected and it’s clear thecounty town was missing a quality butcherand grocer. The concept is to source thebest local products from farmers, producersand fishermen that are known for qualityand farming standards and provide aservice to its customers that would beunrivalled by supermarkets.The business is managed under thewatchful eye of a dedicated team whichincludes the combined 34 years of experienceand skills of two of Dorset’s best butchers,Rob Owen and Ben Black aka the Brace ofButchers. Rob and Ben were scouted to runthe shop owing to their extensive knowledgeand experience, and clearly a significantgroup of loyal customers they have amassedover their individual careers of 17 years.The shop was designed to discard some ofthe more traditional butchery clichés andcreate a light and modern experiencewhere the product quality and customerservice is paramount.Once inside the shop you can’t help noticeone of the special features; a backdropbehind the butcher’s counter that gives thecustomers an opportunity to see through anear theatrical viewing window into the agingroom. This is something that you would notget elsewhere and is inspired by traditionalphotos of butchers hanging their meat onshow in years gone by.The Brace of Butchers concept has notstopped with just butchery and deli, as theowners are carefully building a Food Hallrange to support the increasing conveniencedrivensmall shopping trips that have beenadopted by many to reduce wastage from largeweekly shops.The BoB team are already adding newadditions during spring and summer withfresh fruit and vegetables, Jurassic Coastshellfish and extended hours for a ‘call andcollect’ service – just don't ask for Granvilleyet! Brace of Butchers is well and truly set tobecome a standout destination for Poundbury.15

Think smaller.Hear better.So discreetThis tiny, ultra comfortable in-the-ear hearing aid is so small,it’s hidden from sight – only you’ll know you’re wearing it.LEGACYGroups of architects, planners and dignitaries from allover the world visit Poundbury to research and see forthemselves how this landmark development worksOne of the key objectivesfor Poundburyhas always been todemonstrate to policymakers, plannersand developers thattimeless principles ofurban design, build quality and managementstandards can all still be achieved profitably,and in this way Poundbury aims toinspire others to deliver more sustainabledevelopment. Delegations from all overthe world continue to visit Poundbury ontours hosted by the Duchy of Cornwall, tounderstand how the development works, towitness how the blueprints have turned intoreality and how the community has grown.So now across the globe there are manydevelopments that, to a greater or lesserextent, have been inspired by the principlesfirst set out for Poundbury over 20 yearsago. One such example being the ChineseThe masterplan forSongjiang was created aftera tour by Chinese delegatesto Poundbury in 2006developers who used Poundbury as ablueprint for the new town Songjiang, knownas Thames Town, which has been built justoutside Shanghai in what in England wouldbe record breaking time. The masterplan forSongijang was created after a tour by Chinesedelegates to Poundbury in 2006 where theywere impressed by Poundbury and decided tocreate their own vision of a traditional Englishmarket town.Thames Town is already home to 8,000people and features cobbled streets, mockTudor houses and English style boutiques.There is a mock castle, sandstone churchbased on a Bristol chapel and a replica of theRock Point Inn in Lyme Regis.Simon Conibear, Estate Director for theDuchy of Cornwall, Dorchester, said: “Wehave many groups from all over the worldvisit us weekly. Often groups want to knowhow we went about building Poundbury andovercoming the challenges.”The Duchy of Cornwall is itself takingsome of the principles and lessons learntat Poundbury and applying them withina Cornish context and local vernacular, tobuild a new urban extension of Newquay inCornwall.Work originally started on the 4.4-hectare174 home Tregunnel Hill site in 2012 and willbe completed by the end of 2015. TregunnelHill was created to champion sustainabledevelopment in Cornwall and soon became avery popular demonstration of the characterthat can be still achieved in new buildingsthrough the use of local materials includingCornish slate roofs and granite lintels andcurbs.It has proven to be a very successful test bedfor the major project, Nansledan (Cornishfor 'Broad Valley') which has started on sitebut will take around 40 years to build andeventually comprise of 4,000 homes and 6,000jobs.At Abbey Hearing Clinics we provide a 5 year warranty, freebatteries and free after-care with every purchase.To book your FREE Hearing Test please call 01305 262 550Inch Arran HouseRinghill Street, PoundburyDorchester, DT1 3BXTel. 01305 262 550www.abbeyhearing.co.ukHome visits also availableSongjiang - Thames Town- just outside Shanghai17

Typical LoungeArtist ImpressionAssisted LivingPlatinum RangeBOWES LYON COURT2 Bowes Lyon Place, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3SU1&2 Bedroom Assisted Living apartmentsSome of the benefits of Assisted Livingn 24-hour security - With a camera entry system linkedto the TV in your apartment and alarms at the sharedentrances.n Domestic assistance -A flexible service off ering ahelping hand with domestic chores. One hour is alreadyincluded per week, which can be added to should yourequire.n Flexible care - A range of care services areavailable tailored to your individual needs. These canbe purchased as required providing reassurance andassistance when needed.n Lifestyle support - If you need a trip for whateverreason, our care team will provide the companionshipand support needed to help you get out and about.Please call us free^ on 0800 298 7040 to register your interest and we’llhelp you find your perfect apartment or visit mccarthyandstone.co.uk^Charges may apply for mobile phone users. # Subject to availability. Images are used for illustration purposes.Typical Bedroomn YourLife - Our care and management company,regulated by the Care Quality Commission and on-site24 hours a day.n Guest suite - Available throughout the year, theensuite guest facilities are perfect for when friends andfamily come to stay.n Table service restaurant - Meals are freshly prepareddaily on site which can be enjoyed together with fellowhomeowners in the restaurant.n Help with your move - Our specialist removalfirm will make moving into your new home as easy aspossible.n Mobility scooter store - A secure place to parkLP-SW-OTH-AL-2843-ZZASSISTED LIVINGDEVELOPMENT IN THEHEART OF POUNDBURYMcCarthy and Stone’s BowesLyon Court Assisted Livingdevelopment on Queen MotherSquare is well underway andretirees in Dorchester areinvited to register their interestin this luxury development of62 high quality Assisted Livingapartments for the over 70s, withthe first apartments available forreservation from January 2016.Fantastically located in theheart of Poundbury on QueenMother Square, this stunningdevelopment incorporates aworking clock tower as well as anon-site table service restaurant,a homeowners’ lounge, a lift andflexible domestic and personalisedcare packages, which can betailored to provide varyinglevels of support according tohomeowners’ individual needs.A dedicated Estates Managerensures the smooth running ofthe development, with 24 hour,365 days a year on-site staffing,providing peace of mind forboth homeowners and theirfamilies alike. Bowes Lyon Courtalso offers convenient guestaccommodation for when friendsor family want to visit.Jacqui Meenan, Regional Salesand Marketing Director forMcCarthy & Stone, explains:“At McCarthy & Stone we arecommitted to helping people stayindependent for longer. AssistedLiving offers the independence ofretaining home ownership whileliving in an apartment with flexibledomestic and personalised carepackages from an on-site team.“Bowes Lyon Court is designed toensure over 70s can enjoy a rich,rewarding and fulfilling life. We’reinviting any potential purchasersto register their interest nowso that they don’t miss out onenjoying their retirement in firstclass style.”McCarthy & Stone’s AssistedLiving developments aim to bridgethe gap between conventionalRetirement Living and residentialcare. Homeowners maintain theprivacy of being in their ownhome, yet still have the peace ofmind from a range of additional24/7 security and support services.For further information or to register your interest for an apartment at BowesLyon Court, call McCarthy & Stone’s dedicated Freephone information linenumber on 0800 298 7040 or visit www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk#Subject to availability. ◊ Additional charge applies. Image used for illustration purposes.

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A place to live,work and playWith all new developments, a thriving community needsto be built, along with every brick laid. Now, halfwaythrough the project we look at what has been achievedIt takes time, support and dedicatedresidents to build a communityto be proud of. As the gradualinflux of residents to Poundburyhas increased over time, so has thenumber of activities on offer for thelocal community.There’s now a strong committee ofcommunity voices, which make up thePoundbury Residents’ Association. Themembers work with the community tohost events, fund groups and liaise with theDuchy of Cornwall on planning matters andany other issues.There are established events, which runyearly such as the popular Dorset Food &Arts Festival, held every August in QueenMother Square. There’s also a square danceheld in Pummery Square, which is attendedby local families in their droves.Both this and the Children’s Christmasparty are organised by resident Katie Gallego.“I think that Poundbury should have avillage feel,” she says. “And these events areimportant because they are a way to meetother people.“When I came here from Australia I didn’tknow anyone but I instantly made reallygood friends in this community.”“I think that Poundbury shouldhave a village feel”The Cheeky Monkeys playgroup, whichruns on Friday mornings at the BrownswordHall, is passed on to a new committee ofvolunteers every few years. Anna Ledsham,a volunteer at Cheeky Monkeys, said sheis grateful for all the community supportand funding. For the last two years thegroup has received a £500 donation fromthe Poundbury Residents’ Association andalso donations from Little Waitrose and ThePoundbury Stores.She said: “Although it takes time and effort,it is rewarding to run the group and see howmany mums and carers come and enjoy it."For the last two years thegroup has received a £500donation for the PoundburyResidents’ AssociationOther annual community events includethe Dorchester Town FC Great Field AnnualFun Day, Open Gardens andvariousday events.Over the last few yearspeople have flocked to TheButtermarket Square foran Easter Egg hunt and aSanta’s Grotto, organised bytraditional children’s shopBoo’s Toy Shop.In 2015 the Brownsword Hallhosted the La Scala youth operaevening which was a success.Other community groupswhich run weekly in Poundburyinclude Poundbury Ladies,Wine Knows, Quiz nights, yoga,Brownies, fitness classes, walkinggroups and the Poundbury Rotaryhold weekly meetings.Dates for 2015-2016Saturday 11 July: Poundbury Square Dance,Pummery Square. Free event from 6pm.Family friendly for 4+Saturday 1 Aug: Dorset Food & DrinkFestival, Queen Mother SquareSunday 6 Dec: Children’s Christmas Party,Brownsword HallPhotography by Neil Crick22 23

The PoundburyResidents’AssociationCelebrating 20 yearsSince the birth of thePoundbury Residents'Association, thecommunity has benefitedin many ways. A dedicatedteam of elected volunteersmeet regularly to discussways in which the committee can help thelocal community.The committee was founded in March1996 by residents, including Peter Bryant,who bought one of the very first houses inPoundbury in 1995. He said: “I wanted tohelp establish the community that has beensought as one of the main principles set outwhen planning Poundbury.“So I set up the committee and theNeighbourhood Watch and there’s no doubtthat it quickly became a focal point forthe community.“When I look how the community hasgrown in the 20 years I am pleased I was ableto contribute and people can benefit from mywork and that of the committee.”Since Peter’s chairmanship the committeehad lots of hard-working volunteers.Current chairman David Leaper said: “I putmy head above the parapet because I live inPoundbury and I think it’s important to pullin the community.“There is now a mixed and variedcommunity here in Poundbury and I’ve seenthis really grow in the 11 years we’velived here. “My motivation is to makePoundbury as good a place as we can.”David’s wife, Fran Leaper is the PRAsecretary and former chairman. As wellas organising many events she publishesa quarterly newsletter for residents andadministrates an email information bulletin.She said: “I’ve found that Poundbury isCold very welcoming comfort to new people and thePeter community Bryant and Fran Leaper, spirit luminaries is fantastic.both of theResidents’ Association, pose before the pretty fountain thatwas originally “I’ve watched destined for Victor it Jackson grow Square. and The you day this can see howpicture was taken it was too cold for the fountain to operate,the spirit of the pioneers of Poundbury hasbut it remains a favourite of Fran’s: a pleasant place to sitandbeendiscusstransmitted.the latest enthusiasms and anxieties of residents.“I’m particularly proud that as part ofthe PRA we have been able to fund theChildren’s Christmas party, the annualsquare dance and the Cheeky Monkeysplaygroup.”Committee members offer a welcomecoffee morning to new residents and arrangevisits to the royal gardens of Highgrove.DOC13 DE scaled.indd 13 25/04/2013 16:59An important part of the committee’s workis reflecting residents’ concern to both theDuchy and the local council.Committee member Kelvin Henwoodlooks in detail at planning proposals andapplications and highlights any potentialissues to residents at meetings and in thenewsletter.He said: “The PRA considers planningproposals and applications that mighthave an effect on residents’ amenitiesor environment as a whole, leading toobjections and campaigns against, forexample, the Household Waste RecyclingCentre at Middle Farm, telecom masts nearchildren’s play areas, low parking provision,high density housing, and against increasingthe speed limit on Middle Farm Way to 40miles per hour.”Over the years the committee hasrepresented residents at many boards,meetings and made representations to theSouth West Regional Assembly to change thedraft Regional Strategy.Committee members offer a friendly face tonew residents as well as hosting a number ofactivities and meetings throughout the year.There is also a committee member whospecifically liaises with families and youngpeople to represent their wishes.Over the 20 years the committee has responded to requestsfor litter bins, post boxes, park benches, notice boards, picnictables and flowers to be planted. Here are just a few of thecommunity initiatives the PRA has helped• Annual Summer Ceilidh/SquareDance• Queen’s Jubileecommemorative mugs toall children• Annual Gardens Open Day• Providing commemorative treesand stone seating• Christmas Tree Lights• Children’s Christmas Party• Carol Singing and refreshments• Mother and Toddler Play Group• Design and Provision of MapBoards• Jubilee Celebrations• Street Maps for Businesses• Brownsword Hall fitting out2001• Poundbury prize winning floatsfor Dorchester and WeymouthCarnivals 2007 - 2010• Community Apple Orchard2009• Great Field Play Equipmentfor children and seniors• Great Field cricket matches• Dorchester Town FC Great FieldAnnual Fun Day• Junior Rugby Club• Wessex Actors Guild annualsummer productionsPoundbury Dental Practice offershigh quality private dentistryFree consultations for Orthodontics, Implants and DenturesDirect access appointments for tooth whitening and hygienistChildren seen on NHSGeneral, Cosmetic and Specialist DentistryWindslade House, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3WHwww.facebook.com/poundburydentalDENTAL PRACTICEa taste for design.From a complete rebrandfor a newly opened Bistro,to a nifty websitefor a small photographyoutfit, here at Chillifish wehave the skills to adaptto any business’s mediarequirements.Having moved to Poundbury alittle over a year ago, we havebeen doing our thing for over tenyears, and know the marketingneeds of both large and smallcompanies. 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26// Celebrating PoundburyTime toCELEBRATEDORSETIt’s no secret that Dorset has some of the best food producers in the country. Coupled with acounty full of incredible artists and you have the makings of a brilliant festivalThat was the plan fouryears ago when theDorset Farmers' Marketcame together with theDuchy of Cornwall toplan a free festival. Sincethen, the Dorset Food& Arts Festival has gone from strength tostrength, and in 2015 it boasts an impressiveline up of Dorset chefs and producers.Foodies and families flock to a bustlingQueen Mother Square to purchase freshlobster, crab, fine cheese and artisan baker’sgoods. Over the last few years the festivalhas become one of the showcase eventsfor Dorset Food and Drink and thereforeattracts an array of different producers.The 2015 event is all day Saturday, August 1from 9am to 9pm with celebrity chef LesleyWaters opening the day. The Dorset basedchef, who runs her Lesley Waters CookerySchool, said: “I’m really interested in whatis going on in Poundbury. It has becomequite foodie there which is attracting a lotof new people. The produce at the festival isamazing, it’s a real showcase event.”Live music adorns the stage all day with ajazz street band in the evening.The festival is managed by a committee ofvolunteers and last year raised £3,000 forlocal charity Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.But the event is not just for food lovers. It hasbecome increasingly popular with familiesthanks to a children’s area offering arts andcrafts, plant a pot and cooking.Christine Walsh, of the Duchy of Cornwall,Poundbury, said the festival is only possiblebecause of the dedication of the volunteers:"The festival has grown to become the keycommunity event in Poundbury’s calendarand we hope this will continue," she says."It is a great display of not only fine Dorsetproduce and arts but also Poundbury andQueen Mother Square in particular. Theevent is free on entry and most importantlyraises funds for local charities, who this yearare Weldmar Hospice Care, the Steve CharlesHelp a Friend and Artreach."w www.dorsetfestival.orgwww.facebook.com/dorsetfestival@DorsetFestivalPhotography by Helen JamesFROM FINAL CHECK FOLDER27

A great sense of prideNew homes at Poundburyby award winning builderC G Fry & SonC G Fry & Son Limited was thefirst builder on Poundbury startingback in October 1993. Since thatdate the independent company hasbeen ever present working with theDuchy of Cornwall and have built,and handed over 650 new homesplus commercial properties.The current phase of developmentA CGI of New homes in the NEQ overlooking the ParkC G Fry are constructing, is knownas the North East Quadrant,leading off of the centre pieceof Poundbury, known as QueenMother Square. This phase ofdevelopment consists of circa 500new homes, of which C G Fry willbe delivering around 250, togetherwith further commercial space.Within Queen Mother Square itself,C G Fry are jointly delivering withthe Duchy of Cornwall, the centrepiecebuilding to the development,known as Royal Pavilion. Thisstunning building will be completedduring 2017 and will consist of 20luxury apartments, together with ahealth spa.As a local builder to Poundbury,it has been an honour for C G Fryto be involved in this project fromthe outset. It has seen the groundbreakingvision of HRH the Princeof Wales take place to create avibrant community where peoplelive, socialise and work alongsideeach other.Being involved in this type ofproject for this long, gives agreat sense of pride and it hasbeen fantastic to work with localsuppliers, subcontractors andtradesman in achieving such ahigh quality development on ourdoor step. This pride in quality ofthe whole of the C G Fry team, hasbeen recognised by the NHBC,with the site construction teamachieving three regional NHBCquality awards.“To have been involved with theDuchy of Cornwall Poundbury sincethe very beginning has been aprivilege for C G Fry & Son. Eachyear as Poundbury continues toevolve, new areas with outstandinghomes and businesses take shape.The latest phase features inspireddesign, and places even greateremphasis on energy efficiencyand reduction of fuel demand. Thesuccess of our work at Poundburyis a real testament to our teamof talented people. The C G Fryteam look forward to continuingtheir association with the Duchy ofCornwall on this project as it movesforward.”Philip Fry, C G Fry & SonComputer generated images for illustrative purposes only.A Dorset firm founded more than 80 years ago, C G Fry & Sonhas been centrally involved in the development of Poundburyfrom the very start, helping to turn the original vision intoreality. Our guiding principle has been to marry traditionalworkmanship with vision, innovation and the best of currentbuilding technology.Fry’s 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes on the North East Quadrantare proving to be highly sought-after with the first buyersalready moving in. This sector is rapidly combining with earlierphases which will complete yet another part of the successfulPoundbury community.All the properties feature high-quality internal specifications,with excellent kitchen and bathroom fittings. If reserved at anearly stage there may be the opportunity to make the propertyeven more individual with various upgrades that are available.To see what we currently have on offer, visit the C G Fry salescentre. It is open 10 - 5 weekdays and 10 - 4 weekends andbank holidays.Tel: 01305 259600, Email: poundburysales@cgfry.co.ukor visit www.cgfry.co.uk for the latest availability andother Fry developments throughout the South WestOwning a new Fry home is now much easier with a choiceof purchase schemes to suit you*. *Terms and conditions applyNHBC Regional Award Winner2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014

The Prince of Wales hands over the keys to thefirst Guinness Partnership house in 1993GETTINGON THEPROPERTYLADDERMore than 260 shared ownership homes havebeen purchased in Poundbury by families andyoung professionals in the past 22 yearsIt was a proudmoment forus consideringwe were thefirst to build atPoundburySimon Dow, the group Chief Executiveof The Guinness PartnershipProud to be celebrating our 250th home at Poundbury.To find out more about The Guinness Partnership and our 125 year history visit:www.guinnesspartnership.com/125One of the foundingprinciples ofPoundbury wasthat affordablehousing would beinterspersed withprivate housing andthere would be no divide.Currently 35 per cent of the housing isbuilt for two housing associations – TheGuinness Partnership and Stonewater.This housing is either used for rental orshared equity purchasing by people on theWest Dorset District Council housing list.For many key workers, youngprofessionals and families the sharedownership scheme is the only way onto theproperty ladder.It allows the owners to buy forty percentof the property and then more shares can bepurchased every year.In May 2015, The Prince of Wales, who ispatron of The Guinness Partnership, handedover the keys to the 250th affordable hometo the Dunford family.The four-bedroom house on PeverellAvenue East will be the new home forNathan and Sarah Dunford and theirfour children.Sarah said: “It’s been incredible and it issuch a great house inside and out."We feel very lucky to be able to buy thishome and be part of this community."Simon Dow, the group Chief Executive ofThe Guinness Partnership, said: “It was aproud moment for us to see a family moveinto the 250th home, especially consideringwe were the first to build at Poundbury.”He added that the principles they havelearnt at Poundbury have been usedelsewhere in the UK.The Duchy and the developer ZeroC arepioneering a new type of affordable housingsold at a 30% discount to the purchaser. Thepurchaser retains 100% ownership of theproperty but can only sell on the home fora 30% discount to the market value. Thesehomes start at £85,000 and are available topurchasers on the Housing Register or witha combined income of less than £60,000.The Guinness Partnershipin PoundburyThe Guinness Partnership wasfounded in 1890 by Sir EdwardGuinness and is celebrating its125th anniversary this year. ThePartnership has been involvedin developing and managinghomes in Poundbury since 1993.It completed its 100th home in2005 and celebrated 20 yearsat Poundbury in 2014. By theend of next year, The GuinnessPartnership will manage195 social rent, 28 sharedownership and 34 affordablerent homes in Poundbury.30 31Poundbury Advert_290515.indd 1 06/07/2015 09:11

Advertising featureStylish and affordableliving in PoundburyFinding an affordable house to buyhas never been harder for first-timebuyers and families on average salariesin Dorset. That’s why Stonewater’sstylish new development of sharedownership homes in Poundbury, startingat £68,000, offers excellent value formoney in one of the most expensiveparts of the country. Just west ofDorchester, and overlooking MaidenCastle and the beautiful West Dorsetcountryside, these attractively designedand energy-efficient quality homes havebeen built to a high standard by localcontractor Morrish Builders.handed over by Morrish in February withprices from £106,000 for a 40% share,and four three-bedroomed terracedhomes and one two-bedroomed coachhousein the North East Quadrant, duefor completion in January 2016.Perfect locationThey love the location: “Even thoughwe are close to the main road, you can’thear it. It’s convenient for work, schools,parks and cafes. It’s like being in a town,with a village feel.”Three-bedroom family homesfrom £106,000“Our Poundbury shared ownershiphomes are specifically aimed at helpinglocal people and families who can’tafford the high property prices in thearea to get their foot on the housingladder,” explains Susan Berry, Sales andMarketing Manager for Stonewater.“The beauty of shared ownership isthat it enables you to purchase a houseon a part buy, part rent basis. This canbe anything from a 40% to 75% share,depending on how much you want toinvest, and for the remaining share youpay an affordable rent. If you choose toincrease your share, your rent decreases.It’s also possible to increase your equityuntil you own your home outright.”Happy familyDan, Susan and baby Miain their Stonewater home.Leading affordable housing providerStonewater, already a well-known namein Dorset, was formed in January 2015with the merger of Jephson and Raglanhousing associations. The housingorganisation is currently marketing ninenew homes in Poundbury. The propertiesinclude four three-bedroomed terracedhomes in the South West Quadrant,Stonewater’s new sharedownership homes at PoundburyIndicative prices for the threebedroomedhouses in the North EastQuadrant are likely to start from£106,000* and the coach-house from£68,000* based on a 40% share. Rentand service charges are payable*. Theproperties come with a contemporarystyle kitchen with integrated oven hob,fitted carpets, a bathroom suite alongwith a garden and allocated parking.Dan and Susan Thomas and babyMia are already happily settled atPoundbury. They were renting a onebedroomflat near Dorchester Hospital,where they both work, and had justfound out that Susan was pregnantwhen they first visited the Poundburyhomes. Their urgent need for a largerhome was answered by Stonewater’sshared ownership scheme.“We couldn’t have got onto the propertyladder any other way,” says Dan. “Wehad looked at two-bedroom new-buildflats, but we needed an enormousdeposit that would have taken us yearsto save up for. Now, we have a threebedroom home that we own 40% of, andwe pay a really reasonable rent for theremainder.”Stonewater works closely with partnerssuch as the Duchy of Cornwall toensure that its homes are designed andbuilt to enhance neighbourhoods andsupport prosperous communities. Thisphilosophy fits well with Poundbury,which is planned according toarchitectural principles advocated byThe Prince of Wales.It is home to more than 2,500 peopleliving in a wide variety of homes,including affordable houses and flats; itprovides employment for some 2,000people working in 173 businesses. Thepolicy of mixing residential areas, shopsand leisure facilities, with priority forpeople over cars, has created a relaxedcommunity where children can playsafely and residents can walk to theshops, pub and cafes.Stonewater offers high quality homesand services for people whose needsare not met by the open market. “Putsimply”, explains Stonewater’s SusanBerry: “Our vision is for everyone tohave the opportunity to have a placethey can call home.”For more information about sharedownership, call the Stonewater HomesTeam on 023 8065 8858 or visitwww.stonewaterhomes.co.uk* Prices to be confirmed at the time of release.32 33

Elder&Froywww.elderfroy.co.ukOffices in llminster, Crewkerne, Beaminster & DorchesterDorchester: 01305 269200THE VIEW FROM HEREPoundbury, Dorchester & surrounding villagesElder & Froy, Poundbury -a friendly, dedicated and professionalteam offering exceptional service,with a smile - don’t just take our wordfor it, look at what our clients have tosay about us:Vendors“ Elder & Froy have proved to be excellentagents for us when both selling andpurchasing property in the Dorchester area…they have kept us informed at all stages of theprocess. We are very happy to recommendElder & Froy as Estate Agents to everyone.”Canon and Mrs Jean Letcher, DorchesterPurchasers“My mother, who is 89 years old, wasinterested in purchasing a property inPoundbury and got in touch with Elder &Froy. Throughout all the stages of purchasingthe property the staff members were reallyprompt in replying to any emailed queries thatwe had, and regularly escorted my motherto the property so that she could measureup for furniture and so on. After completion,I was really touched by the ‘after-sales’ ormore precisely ‘after-care’ support they haveshown my mother. It seems to me they arepassionate about providing a second tonone service. My heartfelt thanks to you all.”Kennedy BarnesTenants“Having to find myself a new flat in difficultcircumstances , everyone at Elder & froyhelped me find and get through the adminof a new flat with ease. I felt I was treatedas a valued customer or client – somethingI’ve rarely found in other parts of thecountry I have lived in. When I’ve had aquestion or problem they’ve got back tome very quickly and been very courteous insetting up viewings of my flat now it is timeto move on. Thoroughly recommended:professional, pleasant and thoughtful.”Jason Buck, PoundburyI like coming here becauseI can zoom along on the zipwire so fast it’s like I can flyLandlords“Exceeding expectations is a marketingcliché these days, but the service atElder & Froy has provided in the recentletting and management of our house atPoundbury really has been well aheadof what we might have expected.” DM,Poundbury“My lasting impression of Elder & froy isthat you and Victoria hadnled the lettingof my flat as if it were your own, going outof your way to attend the smallest detail.I felt we were working as a team and thatyou were on my side at all times.” Gratefulclient from DorchesterTe n an t s“When I first approached Elder & Froy torent a house I was pleasantly surprisedby their very low admin fees. This was areal change from the rest of the agents inthe area. \the staff have always been veryfriendly and caring, which shows throughwhen something needs to be addressedor fixed, as it is always taken care ofimmediately and very effectively.” GrahamWharton, PiddletrenthideTradesmen“I work with a wide range of agencies, butwhat marks out the team at Elder & Froy isthe personable approach which backs upthe excellent business response. We all needto do business, but you three do business ina style that is uncommonly personal, tailoredand gets the results everyone is looking for.Thanks by the way, because it makes it funtoo.” Heating and Plumbing, DorchesterRosie Stocker-WhiteAge 6, The Great fieldFollow us on Facebook & Twitter34 35

In association withATTRACTINGFAMILIESPhoto by Chris Vile © Duchy of CornwallA new school offeringplaces for 600 pupils looksset to entice more familiesto PoundburyThe newschool sitewill be greatfor PoundburyparentsSarah Collins, Poundbury mumParents hope the newPoundbury school will ‘putchildren at the heart ofthis growing community’.It comes after councillorsat Dorset County Councildecided to move theexisting Damers First School, located nearDorset County Hospital, to a site close to theGreat Field in Poundbury. The school, whichwill offer places to 600 children will openits doors in time for the new school year inSeptember 2016.The move will enable the school to offer anadditional 150 places to Dorchester children,turning it into a four-form entry school.Plans for the new school have been inthe pipeline since 2006 and the news waswelcomed by local families.Poundbury mum Sarah Collins, whohas two children who attend Damers FirstSchool and one who will start in 2016, islooking forward to the new school.She said: “The new school site will be greatfor Poundbury parents and will benefit allDamers' families. It will provide a lovely newbuilding and put children at the heart of thisgrowing community.”Duchy Estate Director Simon Conibearsaid: “I think it will be great for Dorchesterand it will be an opportunity to bring afacility into Poundbury which will be sharedwith the whole of the west of Dorchester.“Two thirds of the pupils will probablycome from the west side of Dorchesterand one third from Poundbury andthe integration between the two is veryimportant from our point of view.”“It will provide a lovely newbuilding and put children at theheart of this growing community”Mr Conibear welcomed the addition ofthe first school that will also help makePoundbury a more attractive place for peoplewith young children to set up home, withmore and more younger families alreadytaking up residence in the development.“There has been an increasing proportionof younger families moving into Poundburyand we think this will be a great facility forthem,” he adds.In addition to the 20 classrooms, therewill be a two new halls and multi-usespace internally. Outside there will be aplaying field, games courts, hard play areasand bike stores.Within Poundbury there is a popularnursery Sunny Days which offers childcarefor children up to 11 years. For school agechildren the schools in Dorchester areconsistently Outstanding in recent OfstedInspections. Children aged four to nineliving in and around Poundbury will fall intotwo catchment schools. The first is DamersFirst School and the other is the Prince ofWales First School. Both of the schools inthe catchment area have been classified asOutstanding in their last Ofsted reports.They both also have popular pre-schoolswhich operate waiting lists.“Schools in Dorchester areconsistently Outstanding inrecent Ofsted inspections”The three-tier system in Dorchester ishighly sought after by parents. There aretwo first schools, a choice of two middleschools – Dorchester Middle School and St.Osmund’s CE Middle School.Teenagers aged 13-18 in Dorchester attendThe Thomas Hardye School. The highlysought after school was judged by Ofstedinspectors to be Outstanding in all areas oftheir recent inspection in 2015.Head teacher Michael Foley said: “Weare absolutely delighted with the report."We are particularly pleased to see that theinspectors recognised that Thomas Hardyeis an exceptionally inclusive school andthat achievement is outstanding for all ourstudents."Sixth Form teaching was describedas 'inspirational' and it is this level ofperformance that has consistently led to thebest results in Dorset.“The inspectors saw a real passion forlearning in our students, who were alsoseen to benefit from an exceptional rangeof enrichment activities. The school ischaracterised by high expectations and ourstudents have the best possible preparation tomeet their aspirations.”36 37

Advertising featureThe best for your childPeace of mind for youChildren are at theof everything we do...Sunny Days NurseryII thh hearr ofPoundburrIntroducesPerfect for busy parentsDesigned especially to suit busy parents ‘The Unique Package’ provides for your child’s needsacross the ennre day. So the benefit for a busy parent is you don’t have to pack creams, wipes, ornappies, and you don’t have to prepare foods or drinks, as we will take care of everything, andyou go to work knowing we have your child’s needs covered.Our flexible hours are from 7am unnl 7pm Monday to FridayWe offer a range of extraordinary learning accviies and opportuniies including singing, dancing,French for fun, gardening club, cooking club, and music including Messy Mozart.We offer an impressive garden and outdoor play and learning spaces, including a special newdesigned sand pit, play houses, climbing and a slide, our magic bamboo circle, and our infamousand popular ‘Play Loo’ incorporaang our well-loved indoor soo play gym.We strive to provide extraordinary childcare andearly year’s educaaon in an environment thatinspires children to learn and develop throughfun and play every day. Lorna Robinson NurseryManager says “We are connnuously searchingand seleccng the very best staff, who we thentrain to be ‘extraordinary’ praccconers. It is ourexperienced well trained professional staff whoprovide ‘extraordinary’ childcare and earlyyear’s educaaon, giving parents the peace ofmind their children have the best opportunity togrow and develop, make friends for life, andparents the freedom and focus to concentrateon their work.”Lorna says “At Sunny Days we know the key to ‘extraordinary’ childcare and early year’s educa--on starts with ‘extraordinary’ people. We take pride in hand-picking each team member fortheir big wide smiles, their warm hearts and empathy, and kind safe hands, and their rare abilityto connnuously strive to achieve the highest professional standards.”What our parents say...“So many staff say hello, goodbyeand use my child’s name when we arrive and when we leave this makesme feel my child is very valued by all staff”“Overall, we are delighted with Sunny Days and would recommend toanyone. The care is excellent and my child is very happy and confidentand we have no concerns about her at all”Lorna says “Jump on our website to check us out, and we invite you to meet us to find out foryourself, so don’t wait, give us a ring right now to arrange your own personal nursery visit.”Ring us now to book your personal nursery visit,find out for yourself all about Sunny Days, and‘The Unique Package’ perfect for busy parents.0345 88 88 123 opt:2Speak to someone right now! Pick up the phone dial 0345 88 88 123 option 2For the best child care and early year’s educationfor children from 3 months to 11 yearsSunny Days, Middle Farm Way, Poundbury, DT1 3WAwww.sunnydays.co.uk38 39/SunnyDaysNurseries@sdnurseriesGood

ROYALVISITSThe Prince of Wales has visited Poundbury at leasttwice a year since the first bricks were laid down 22years ago. He attends public and private engagementswhere he speaks to the key people involved with thedevelopment to be kept up to date.The Prince has been accompanied by ministers ofstate, major landowners and foreign dignitaries andon one occasion his mother Queen Elizabeth II.Before Poundbury was built the Prince attended the planningconsultation weekend when the masterplan was exhibited to thepublic and stakeholders in 1989. At this time, whilst the land had beenallocated for Dorchester’s expansion Poundbury was simply a Duchyfarm on the edge of Dorchester.Many new businesses and buildings have been opened by the Princesince then. This includes a range of Guinness Partnership houseswhere he has handed over the keys to the new residents and visitedtheir new home.His visits always attract an excited crowd and the Prince often stops totalk to residents about living in Poundbury, showing a keen interest inthe community he helped shape.During the last few visits he has been presented gifts and wishesafter the birth of his grandchildren – Prince George of Cambridge andPrincess Charlotte of Cambridge.Photography © Duchy of Cornwall40 41

artlepyeCommercial Property Consultants01305 216988bpPOUNDBURY’S ONLYDEDICATED COMMERCIALAGENTCATERING FOR ALL OF YOUROFFICE, RETAIL, WORKSHOPAND WAREHOUSINGREQUIREMENTS.CALL BARTLEPYE01305 216988Bartle Pye Commercial, 1 Great Cranford Street,Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3SQwww.bartlepye.co.ukThe SouthWest QuadrantThe distinctive houses in the South West Quadrantform the ten-acre site between Bridport Road andMiddle Farm WayFrom the south side thehouses have spectacularviews of the historic IronAge hill fort Maiden Castle.The focal point of thisquarter is Buttermarket,where 11 retail and officeunits have opened, including ButterMarket Bakery.The bakery’s iconic building The ButterCross had long been identified in architectLeon Krier’s masterplan. The large doubleheight building forms a focal point to thesquare.The building was inspired by the 18thcentury brick language of buildings such asthe Town Hall in Bridport. Building workstarted by CG Fry and Morrish Builderson this quadrant in 2006 and includes 190homes, of which 59 are affordable, shops,offices and restaurants.Parkway Farm was also developed forheavier industrial uses and now includesWeymouth College’s Centre of VocationalExcellence in Stonemasonry Skills. Herestudents can studytraditional trades skillssuch as construction,plastering and plumbing.Top: Apartments on BridportRoadTop Right: The view from the topof the Buttermarket. Photo byLimeleaf Media.Cambridge Weight Plan is all about choices - made byyou to benefit you. Together we can work out a plan tosuit you and your lifestyle - helping you achieve thebest results at the rate you want.Make a positive decision to change your life for thebetter and contact me today.Jan Millar : 07722 127910info@janmillar.co.ukwww.janmillar.co.ukClinical HypnotherapistClinical Hypnotherapy attempts to communicate with yoursubconscious mind, using the power of suggestion, toachieve beneficial change. Together through hypnoticrelaxation techniques, I can help you become healthier; loseweight; quit smoking; gain confidence or break and banishthose bad habits, fears or phobias. Whatever it is you wantto achieve...we can achieve together.Contact me now for a FREE consultation.Jan Millar : 07722 127910info@janmillar.co.ukwww.janmillar.co.uk42 43

MORRISH BUILDERS SECTOR 2.27SOUTH WEST QUADRANT,POUNDBURYH e r i ta geMorrish Builders will be commencingThe Morrish family has been one ofthe foremost and innovative buildingcompanies in the South for 60 years.a marketing programme for the verylast sector of residential propertyin the South West Quadrant atPoundbury this Summer.Sector 2.27 will be an exclusivephase of just eight detached houses,each with double garaging and allof which are slightly larger than theaverage three-storey Morrish houseseen on the frontage of LadockTerrace along Middle Farm Way.There will be many similarities ofcourse, not least the colonial stylebalconies at first floor level .However, in close association withBen Pentreath, the Duchy’s architectfor this sector,Morrish have createda distinctive classic interior verymuch in keeping with the externalGeorgian style appearance.The Morrish family has been one ofthe foremost and innovative buildingcompanies in the South for 60 years.This highly skilled and dynamiclocal Poole based company hastaken pride in setting the standardsinconstruction excellence.In 1982, following thirty years of housebuilding with Cummings and MorrishLtd, Les Morrish formed Morrish Builderswith his two sons, Steve and Dave, whohad already created their own successfulbuilding company, following Steve’straining as an Architectural Technicianand Dave’s training as a CarpenterMorrish Builders continued thehouse building tradition on varioussites in Dorset and also introduceda commercial property constructionoperation which, over time, produceda large property investment portfolio.Les Morrish retired in 1992.During the mid 1990’s the Companyintroduced its “Heritage Homes” divisionspecialising in building homes reflectingthe Dorset village vernacular, utilisinglocal labour and sustainable materialssuch as thatch, flint and render. Theconcept proved popular and was utilisedon the majority of the Company’sdevelopments in Dorset and Devon.In 1999 the Company’s excellent trackrecord led it to become involved withThe Duchy of Cornwall’s “Poundbury”Dorchester. “Poundbury” is an urbanextension to Dorchester which willeventually comprise some 2000homes and business units, reflectingHRH the Prince of Wales’ visionto create a traditional, mixed use,sustainable development creating asense of place and community forthe people that live and work there.The Company’s ability to be able to workin consortium with other developersand landowners to deliver sustainablecommunities to an exceptionally highquality and architectural standard,whilst extracting best land value forthe landowner, has led it to becomeinvolved in Consortium with other largedevelopments. The Duchy of Cornwall’sNewquay Growth Area, some 3000homes over a 20 year period and also alarge development site of 2000 homesin Romsey. Both are developmentswhere the Landowner wishes to leavea legacy for future generations.In addition to its building operationsthe Company has interests in propertiesoverseas and also a 400 acre woodlandand conservation area on the ArnePeninsula, overlooking Poole Harbour.The internal specification is reflectiveof the architect’s thought process andincludes a wet under floor heatingsystem beneath flagstones at groundfloor level and column style radiatorsfitted on the first and second floors.The kitchens will be farmhouse basedwith “manor style mantles” andAga dual range ovens. Each kitchenwill also feature a Belfast sink andpolished granite work surfaces withcorresponding upstands. Furthermore,the staircases will have an outer cutstring with turned “ open cap” newelposts and white oak handrails.For further information, contactthe Morrish Sales & MarketingOffice on 01305 213745www.morrish-builders.co.uk

The ButtermarketThe heart of the South West Quadrant is the ButtermarketIt is surrounded with boutique shops,businesses and comes alive duringthe day.The focal point is the iconic ButterMarket Bakery, which is an artisanbakery with a rustic interior.New additions to the Buttermarketinclude the Dorchester Physiotherapy andSports Injury Clinic, Spirare and PoundburyPilates.At Easter, the square was bustling withchildren and families taking part in an EasterEgg hunt organised by traditional toy shopBoo's Toy Shop. Owner Charlie Polley said:“The Buttermarket is perfect for events asit is so open and feels great when it is filledwith lots of people.”Boos Toy Shop also organise an annualSanta’s Grotto in the square, which brings infamilies from across Dorset. The square willbe completed by the end of 2015.HAVE FUN, RAISEMONEY & CHANGELIVES.01305 213 89018 Buttermarket - PoundburyDorchester - DT1 3AZinfo@spirarelimited.co.ukspirarelimited.co.ukPlease feel free to visit us on theButtermarket in Poundbury for afree, no obligation initial meetingfor any accountancy andtaxation requirementsWe are Kennedy’sDisease UK, a newnational charity basedin Martinstown, andwe’re looking forPoundbury businessesto join us to fight thisrare and currentlyincurable disease.We’re raising awarenessand raising money at thesame time and we needyour help.To be part of the KD-UK2016 calendar, visit ourwebsite andregister today.For inspirational storiesof people living with thedisease, heroic storiesof fundraising feats anddetails on how you canget involved too, visitus at;www.kd-uk.comKennedy’s Disease UK:Registered CharityNo. 116079346 47

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Continued from page 49Further along Bridport Road you cannotmiss Cherryade’s iconic turquoise décor.The exterior and interior is a feast forthe eyes and opposite that you can headto Gallimaufry for their unconventionalfurniture and home furnishings.For people planning a celebration orweddings, the wedding suppliers ButterflyBrides, The Poundbury Florist, Angel CakeCompany, The Dorset Wine Company andBridal Reloved are all in walking distance ofeach other.Head over to Pummery Square to see theoriginal Poundbury quarter and visit HeyBaby, a boutique baby shop with beautifulbaby clothes.In the winter months the PoundburyGarden Centre pulls in the crowds withits incredible Santa Grotto and Christmasshop. In the summer it caters for your everygardening need and has some inspiringpresent ideas.Gallery on the Square offers art, gifts andhas a sumptuous café inside, and their newshop Gallery Home, further down on LowerBlakemere Road, offers modern furnitureand vintage paints.Your Local Independent Property ExpertsPoundbury OfficeSuccessfully working for you...LETLETLETMHEW LUC SFuneral Directors & Monumental MasonsPoundbury’s residentFuneral Director providinga Dignified, Professionaland Caring 24 hour serviceLANDLORDSMorepropertieswantedLandlords are invited to contactthe team to discuss any aspectof the rental market.For further information on theservices Anglotown can provideplease contact Adrian Lickiss on01305 265798.Three strategically located,Dorset based officesARLA Licensed AgentProperty portfolio specialistsEnviable client baseProfessional serviceof Poundburyfacebook.com/klassevaleting@klassevaletingwww.klassevaleting.co.ukPre-Paid Funeral PlansAvailableDown House, Widcombe StreetPoundbury, Dorchester DT1 3BSwww.dorchesterfunerals.comMembers of theRecommended by01305 753533POUNDBURYOFFICE:Inch Arran House,Ringhill Street,PoundburyDT1 3BXT: 01305 265798A37B3150A35Ringhill StreetButterflyBridesPeverell Ave WBridport RoadMiddle Farm WayWaitrosespecialists in:RENTAL PROPERTIESEXECUTIVE LETSPROPERTYPORTFOLIOSBUY-TO-LETNEW HOMESContact us today www.anglotown.co.uk50 51

THE VIEW FROM HEREChristina HammondNo 6 electric bus driverA regular 30-minute electric busservice connects Dorchester towncentre and Dorchester South stationto Poundbury. There are two number6 buses, operated by Damory, andthese are the first operational busespowered by sustainable electricityin the southwest of England. Theyboth charge every evening using theelectricity from the Anaerobic Digesterat Rainbarrow Farm.My view is from the frontof the number six bus. Ilove my job and the peopleI meet can be fantasticand so friendly. I know itsounds silly but we actuallyhave a really good time.Driving around Poundburyis interesting because I likeall the little shops and thedifferent housesECOPoundburyIt is all fair and well planning that a developmentof Poundbury’s scale should be as eco-friendly aspossible, but quite another thing makingthat happenTwenty-two years into theproject and a number ofinitiatives have paid off.The Anaerobic DigesterPlant at Rainbarrow farmnow uses bio- fuel byusing up food waste andmaize and in turn powering up to 56,000homes on the Dorset grid.Eleven eco-homes have been built ina joint venture between the Duchy ofCornwall and developer Zero C.One of the most visible initiatives isthe electric bus running daily betweenPoundbury and Dorchester.However, The Duchy of Cornwall andthe architects, developers and buildersare still coming up with ways to make thedevelopment more sustainable.New plans involve connecting cycle routes,electric car charging points and increasingthe usage of the electric bus.In 2015 a pay as you go car club will startin Poundbury.Co-cars the pay-as-you-drive carclub, offers its hybrid cars for hire tomembers by the hour, with pick-up andreturn to the specially-reserved parkingbays.Mark Hodgson, founder and managingdirector of Co-cars, says: "Co-carsmakes the whole process of car sharingexceptionally easy.“Members simply book a car by clickinga mobile phone, tablet or PC at home, thenswipe their membership card against thewindscreen to unlock the car – and finallythey “vroom’ drive off. It couldn’t be easier.”Individual and household membershipcosts just £25 per year, while businessmembership is free. Each hire will cost£3.80 per hour.5253

THE VIEW FROM HEREGREEN ENERGYPOWERINGPOUNDBURYThe transformation of RainbarrowFarm is a legacy worth shouting aboutThe sheer scale and driveof those behind theAnaerobic Digestionplant is clear. The plansonly came together in2011, and now four yearslater it is powering gasto a staggering 56,000 homes during thesummer – stretching from Bovington toLyme Regis. The electricity generated goesstraight into the grid and powers the electrichomes and a further 500 homes.The Duchy of Cornwall’s SustainableStrategy focuses on the plant and it wasa joint venture between them and thelandowner’s J V Farming Ltd, who at thetime needed more sustainable break cropsand fertiliser sources.Nick Finding, J V Energen’s ManagingDirector, who grew up on the former dairyfarm, said: “I am immensely proud of whatwe’ve achieved here as a joint venture.“What we’ve managed to pioneer herefeels like just the start and I’m sure will be alegacy for everyone involved.”Incredibly the Rainbarrow Farm plantuses more than 66 tonnes a day of foodwaste, potato waste, the leftovers fromhugely popular Poundbury firms such asDorset Cereals and the House of Dorchesterchocolate factory.On top of this 80 tonnes of maize fromthe nearby farms is used to start thefertilisation process. Using huge digesters,bacteria breaks down the contents in a lowoxygen atmosphere, which in turn producesmethane gas.Rainbarrow Farm is the UK’s firstcommercial biomethane-to-grid plant andits success was recognised when it won themuch-lauded British Renewable EnergyLeadership Awards in 2013.Nick FindingDirector, J V Energen(Managing the AD plant)This is a second generationfarm and what we are seeingtoday would have beenunimaginable in my father’stime. That’s the remarkablething54 55

Living spaceWhether it is a gentle stroll, a walk to MaidenCastle, digging your allotment or taking your childto the swings, there’s green space for all.CHERRYADE LIFE STOREdesign for life and homeParks are a place for allgenerations. They are forlaughing as you soar on theswing, for sitting on thebench and contemplatingyour day or walking yourdog for exercise.Luckily there are currently three parksto choose from and when the new quarteris complete there will be a fourth. Thechildren’s park in Woodland’s Crescent isa popular meeting place for parents andchildren after school.The aptly named Great Field has a largemulti-use playing field, which is surroundedby outdoor gym equipment and all purposecourts with a new addition of a zip wire.Holmead Walk offers another park witha multi-purpose playing field, which leadson to Dorchester Rugby Club and MaidenCastle.A group called Transition Town Dorchesterrun the Under Lanche Community Farmwhere they look after bees, hens, geese andducks and a community orchard.Residents are able to join the project andmuck in to keep the farm sustainable for thefuture.There are also now two allotment locationsfor keen gardeners.home - kids - books - cards - party - jewellery - stationery180 Bridport Road, Poundbury DT1 3BN56w w w . c h e r r y a d e s t o r e . c o m

local people...Photograph by Neil CrickJon SumnersHilary Stockley Peter Grout-Smith Trudi Grumbrell Stuart Philipps Michelle Powell Richard TaylorPUMMERY SQUAREAND THE FIRST PHASEPummery Square is the heart of the first phase of Poundburyand its centre piece is the grand Brownsword Halldealing with local people!Our team draws on over 110 years of property experience of selling andletting homes. We are committed to our customers and enjoy playing anactive part in our local community.The traditional hallwas designed by JohnSimpson, whoseinspiration was atraditional WestCountry markethall. Greetings cardsentrepreneur Andrew Brownswordsponsored the £1 million development ofthe hall.As well as being booked up dailyfor community activities and privatefunctions, the underloft of the hall hostsmarkets and other events.Surrounding the square are a hostof businesses, including Hey Baby,Stitchinghouse Design, Poundbury VillageStores and the pub The Poet Laureate.The square is within the 18.5 acresPhase 1, which was completed in 1996 bybuilders CG Fry. There are 196 houses and56 flats including 55 social housing homes.The iconic Fleur de Lis building onBridport Road can be seen for miles.A row of houses on the edge ofPoundbury, Holmead Walk looks overthe park and children’s play area and hasspectacular views of Maiden Castle. Thereis also a walkway to the Prince of WalesSchool and walking routes.Where Poundbury links through toDorchester there is the recently opened £8million Dorchester Sports Centre, whichincludes a six lane swimming pool.The Poundbury Square Dance takesplace every year and brings the squarealive.The family event, which was held on 11July 2015, was aimed at anyone over theage of four and in the evening the staff atthe Poet Laureate served a barbeque.communitymatters...Archpoint House, Queen Mother Square,Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 3BYt: 01305 25115458e: poundbury@symondsandsampson.co.uksymondsandsampson.co.uk

First for businessThere are 2,100 people employed in 173 businesses acrossPoundbury’s squares, office blocks and retail unitsBREATH OF FRESH AIRThe businesses providea vast array of servicesranging from a pilatesstudio to a chocolatefactory. The businessesare fully integrated withresidential homes andtherefore distributed across the widercommunity. That enables residents to meetmany of their daily needs on foot.The results of a Business Survey carried outby Oxford Brookes in early 2015 found thathalf the businesses surveyed started up inPoundbury. Many of which comprise smallindependent artisan businesses. This reflectsthe Duchy’s decision to create affordableworkshop and retail spaces, providing anentrepreneurial environment which enablessmaller businesses to establish and thrive.Further to that 50 percent of the businessessaid they had a strong chance of expansionin the next 12 months.Businesses stated that the strongestreasons for moving to Poundbury weresuitability and the quality of the businessaccommodation, car parking and access tocustomers. Being close to other businessesand customers was highlighted as the mostbeneficial reason for basing their business inthe development.Big businesses such as Dorset Cereals andthe House of Dorchester chocolate factoryhave thrived in Poundbury, with DorsetCereals now exporting to over 60 countriesworldwide. One of the biggest employers isDorset Fire and Rescue Service headquarters,who moved to Poundbury in 2009 andnow employ around 180 people. However,there are also many small to medium sizedbusinesses that operate from Poundburyand benefit from their close association withother nearby firms supplying complementaryservices.Many of the businesses have been openedby the Prince of Wales during one of hisofficial visits.In May 2015 the Poundbury CancerInstitute was officially opened by the Prince.He met with doctors and cancer patients tohear how the institute was set up by localNHS staff and doctors to further researchinto improving the speed of diagnosis andidentifying the most effective treatment forindividual cancer patients. The groundbreakinginitiative evolved from pioneeringwork started at Dorset County Hospital andthe five medical staff will continue this in itsPoundbury laboratories. News of the Prince’svisit has helped promote their work to newsponsors. Dr. Taibjee was quoted as saying“The news of His Royal Highness's visithas probably accelerated our work here byseveral months."Without a doubt, Poundbury has alsochanged the lives for the hundreds ofbuilders, tradesmen and businesses who havemade Poundbury what it is today. Twentyyears ago the small family firm of CG Fry& Son was selected to be the first buildersto turn the original vision into reality. Sincethen the firm has grown considerably andtheir reputation has thrived.A WEALTH OFFINANCIAL SERVICESA WELL-ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTANCYSERVICES COMPANY IN POUNDBURYEstablished in 1986, Shaw Fitch & Co Ltd has a proud history of offeringindividuals and businesses a wealth of financial services. With experiencein all aspects of accountancy, choose us for a service tailored to you andyour business.SHAW FITCH & CO LTDACCOUNTANCY SERVICES22 Peverell Avenue West, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3SUEmail: office@shawfitch.co.ukWeb: www.shawfitchaccountants.co.ukPhone: 01305 260 727STARTING UPOne of the ways businesseshave been able to set up easilyin Poundbury is the EnterpriseConnection at Prospect House.The building was especially tailoredby Weymouth College to meet theneeds of those businesses that arejust starting out or in their infancy.It offers a unique supportiveenvironment providing idealresources to give businesses theopportunity to survive and thriveSince 2011, more than 45 businesseshave used Prospect House and itcurrently has a waiting list for newoffice space.Nigel Evans, Acting Principalof Weymouth College, said:“Weymouth College believes in ahigh-expectation, high-achievementculture that works as one toserve our communities to our fullpotential and we see ProspectHouse as an important part ofthis offer to the local businesscommunity.”60 61

In one area –ButtermarketSquare – nearlyevery retailunit is ownedor rentedby a femalebusinesswomanMAKING ITWORKMaybe it’s the work-life balancethat drives all working mumsto set up their own business.Perhaps it’s the freedom andliberation of planting a seedand watching your dream grow.Whatever the inspiration, onething's for sure – Poundbury ismaking it happenCharlie PolleyBoo’s Toy ShopCat WhiteCW InteriorsJacqui ChekeCapelli SalonInside shops, cafes and offices all over Poundbury thereare start-up businesses who are making their own wayin business. Some are driven by teams of like- mindedprofessionals, others husband and wife duos, butinterestingly behind many of these businesses are passionate,driven working mothers.Now, it would be wrong to say that there are more femalebusiness owners than anyone else, especially on a development whichis home to 173 businesses and 2,100 employees.But in one area in particular – Buttermarket Square – nearly everyretail unit is owned or rented by a female businesswoman. Whentrying to find out the reasons Poundbury has been such a draw, it isapparent that the cost effective rental prices and the friendly nature ofthe community has played a big part.Mum-of-two Charlie Polley, 32, opened the doors to Boo’s ToyShop in Buttermarket in 2013. She had set the business up three yearspreviously running it as a website from home so she could look afterher children, aged three and eight at the time.“I had just taken redundancy from an extremely demanding jobat New Look and I wanted to get the right work-life balance for myfamily,” she says.“I was determined to set up my own business and give it a good go.”Five years on and Charlie’s Poundbury shop is known throughoutDorset for its extraordinary tasteful children’s gifts that capture theimagination and install traditional play values. She has also been ableto buy the next door shop and to expand the business.“I was drawn to Poundbury because it was affordable and I saw a gapin the market which meant I was able to carve this unique business,”she says.“Of course starting a business in a new development takes times andeffort and sacrifice. But I’ve been able to use my own creativity to bringcustomers to the shop.“We don’t experience the footfall of the town centre but instead offinding that a negative I find it empowering that customers travel tosee us and we offer a unique experience.”Charlie personally organises two popular seasonal events inPoundbury, the Easter egg hunt and the Santa’s Grotto, which bothdraw in hundreds of parents and children.Having met the Prince of Wales twice in the last few years andhanding him presents after the birth of both Prince George andPrincess Charlotte, Charlie said it is a real privilege to work in such aprestigious place.However, success for Charlie is when she hears children in her shopusing their imagination when perusing the toys on display.“It just is such a great feeling when you hear a little girl talking aboutbeing a princess or her brother running to be a shopkeeper in thewooden shop,” she says.“That’s what makes it worthwhile.”Also in Buttermarket there’s Julie Hebblethwaite who opened Christabel’sLinens after sourcing linens and materials from all over Europe.Just a few doors down is Jacqui Cheke who owns the busy Capelli ofPoundbury hairdressing salon. Jacqui moved from another location inPoundbury, so she was able to help her daughter Jordan Summers set upa beauty business next door. At just 21, Jordan was able to create her ownbusiness Allure of Poundbury – not something every 21 year old can say.On one corner of the Buttermarket the Dorchester Physiotherapy &Sports Injury Clinic was set up by duo Sophie Dorkings and SamanthaFirkin. Their charismatic approach to business is refreshing and perhapswhy Sam has recently been nominated for a Venus Small Business Award.On the other corner of the Buttermarket sits a trendy looking interiordesign company called CW Interiors. Inside, radiating serious style herselfis Cat White. As a mother of two young children Cat also started herbusiness from home in Bridport in 2011 and she describes the business as‘growing organically’ until she got to a point where she needed a base.“I remember coming to Poundbury and it feeling quite safe, close toother nice businesses and the rent was really reasonable,” she says.“On top of that it is really aesthetically pleasing which suits the businessperfectly.”Cat has a range of clients but benefits from being close to the developersin Poundbury who she works for to design theirinterior decoration.“One of the benefits I found setting up here is that everyone was reallysupportive and that made a big difference.”Julie HebblethwaiteChristabel’s Linens62 63

Continued from page 63Five minutes walk away, in PummerySquare, the first phase of Poundbury, you’llfind Sinead McCarney, 31, who is the proudowner of boutique children’s shop Hey Baby.After working as a baby shop managerin London she had her second baby anddecided that they would all like to move outof London to the country.“The shop just popped up online and it wasa very strange coincidence and we thought,yes, we can make that work,” she said.Sinead and her fiance fell in love with theshop and the area and made the move inJune 2014, along with her two sons aged fiveand one.“I am not surprised that there are a lotof female business retailers here,” she sayswith some confidence. “I think Poundburyspecifically is ideal for independentbusinesses. Most are started up by motherswho need flexibility for their children andthat is probably the biggest draw for womanstarting up here.”Across the square from her is SueMcCarthy-Moore of Stitchinghouse Design.She was a true pioneer in Poundbury afterstarting her business from her GuinnessTrust home in 1994 where Poundbury wasin its infancy. She was a single mum at theSinead McCarneyHey BabySue McCarthy-Mooretime and said people were “very supportive” ofher and her passion to work hard to establishher business. Twenty one years later and shehas one of the longest serving businesses onthe development, which is testament to herdetermination to succeed.In an office with a view of a beautifulfountain sits Maria Kemp. She owns asuccessful estate agency Kemp & Co, whichtoday employs seven members of staff. Maria,a working mum also, originally opened anoffice in Challacombe Square in 2008 anddescribes being taken aback by the kindnessfrom the residents, community and supportshe was given.Starting in the estate industry business at 22,Maria entered a very male dominated worldand it wasn’t until she was 35 that she decidedto take the plunge and make a go of it alone.“I was determined to do it my own way. Ihad the vision and wanted to provide a lifefor myself on my own terms,” she says. “Butthe business just grew and grew so quickly. Iremember moving into Challacombe Squarewondering how we were ever going to fill allthe space and five years later needing a biggerpremises.”Maria’s business acumen has been recognisedthroughout her industry and last year she wasalso proudly awarded Professional of the Yearfor Dorset in the Venus Women’s Awards.Maria KempKemp & CoStitchinghouse DesignRESIDENTIAL SALESDorset residential propertysales and letting specialistsRESIDENTIAL LETTINgSDorset residential propertysales and letting specialistsResidential property sales and lettingspecialists: 01305 2518008, Dinham Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 3WUResidential property sales and lettingspecialists: 01305 2518008, Dinham Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 3WU64 65

Continued from page 65“I’ve found there are a lot of women inbusiness in Poundbury,” she says.“I think that there are a lot of womenwho are very supportive of other businessesaround them and that helps. I feel like peopleare keen to see you make a success andthat makes me veryprivileged to be partof it.” She describesthe tremendoussupport she has hadfrom local residentsand said that runningher business fromPoundbury feels likea big village whichis very communityorientated despite thenumber of businessesbased here."Without a doubt, mybusiness would not havesurvived if we were in thehigh street during the recession,"she adds. "Being in Poundburymade all the difference and I loveeverything about it. I will alwaysbe grateful of what my businesshas become after such humblebeginnings.”Jessie CopperThe Poundbury FloristSophie Dorkings &Sam FirkinEmma HamridingAngel Cake CompanyPhotographer: Lara Jane Thorpe. The Poundbury Florist photographer: Katherine Daviesthepoundbury florist2 Lydgate Street, Poundbury, DT1 3SJwww.poundburyflorist.co.ukTel: 01305 268878An award-winning florist, and the home ofWest Dorsetwedding Flowerswww.westdorsetweddingflowers.co.uk66 67

A PLACETO EATVisit the Poet Laureate in Poundbury and tryour delicious home-cooked meals from our newSpring menu Plus…Special offer on Poet’s Puds!Buy a main course and drink, and get one of ourdelicious desserts for free!*For reservations & queries call Alex or Nicky on 01305 251511or visit www.thepoetlaureate.co*Free dessert available with purchase of main course and drink – thisadvert must be presented when ordering. One dessert per advert, offercan only be used once. Expires 30th June 2016.Photography by www.RichardBudd.co.uk © 2015The Poet Laureate, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3GWTel: 01305 251511 info@thepoetlaureate.co.ukIt goes without saying that one of the best attractions of Poundbury is its range of cafes and unique eateries.Being able to live, work and browse the area simply wouldn’t be complete without these little gemsDescribed by celebritychef Lesley Waters as a‘new place for foodies’,Poundbury offers a goodchoice of independenteateries. There are atleast nine cafes andrestaurants all with a slightly differentoffering.If you fancy a good old-fashioned pub,then The Poet Laureate is a charmingplace to visit. Recently under the newmanagement of Alex and Nicky Ford, themenu and decor has been refreshed.If you’re after a leisurely breakfast orlunch, the Butter Market Bakery in theButtermarket is the place to go. The artisanbakery offers freshly baked bread, cakes anddelicious soups and pizzas at lunchtime.The iconic Buttercross building draws from18th Century design used on the Town Hallin Bridport. For people who love Frenchcooking, you are in for a treat with two cafes- Bonjour and Mr Crepe’s Cuisine, all veryclose to each other.The bustling Queen Mother Square has achoice of eateries, with the Gallery on theSquare, The Engine Room restaurant –part of the Poundbury Garden Centre andalso award-winning deli and café Olives EtAl in the Potting Shed.New in 2016 will be The Duchess ofCornwall, opened by Hall & Woodhousein Queen Mother Square. The Brace ofButchers also offers a great selection oftakeaway sandwiches and fresh bread, freerange eggs and cheese.Dotted around Poundbury there are alsolovely little cafes such as the Café on theGreen and Cafe Octagon, which has justreopened under new management, just offof Pummery Square.On the first Saturday of every monthfoodies flock to Queen Mother Square topurchase the delicious offerings from thePoundbury Farmer’s Market. From artisanbakeries to fresh crab and seafood, it reallyis a display of Dorset’s finest produce.68 69

Myths & FactsSome of Poundbury’s myths have gone full circle and are returning like a gameof Chinese whispers. These are the most common - kindly put together byFran Leaper of the Poundbury Residents’ AssociationHANDELSBANKEN DORCHESTERTraditional local bankingMARKETING MATERIAL1. Myth: People aren’t allowed to hang out their washing in their back garden.Fact: This is one of the most common myths and is absolutely false.2. Myth: Poundbury is a separate gated community which is run by the Duchy.Fact: This is not true. Poundbury is an urban extension of Dorchester and is part of the town. Poundbury is not a separate village andtown councillors, district and county councillors all represent the residents and take a keen interest in the development.3. Myth: Removal lorries aren’t allowedFact: This is not true and has never been the case. Of course people need to move in and out all the time.Removal lorries are allowed outside the house or apartment and within the resident’s bays.Handelsbanken opened its Dorchester branch in Beechwood Squareon Bridport Road in June 2013. The branch team of four cover the areasof Dorchester, Weymouth, Bridport and the surrounding district.If you’re in need of a bit of extra space to store your householditems, business documents, cars or boats, then look no further.• We are less than 2km fromDorchester, Dorset.• Prices start from £2.50 per day andwe don’t charge any VAT.• Full range of storage unit sizes availableto suit your needs• Specialise in car storage with a stateof the art car storage centre• The buildings are alarmed and are verysecure and each unit has its own lock• Seven-day a week access between8am and 8pm• In our drive-in storage centre you’reable to drive up to your storage unitStore-It can also help you move or transfer goods from startto finish with our own Removals Team.At Handelsbanken we believe in providinggenuine local relationship banking. The Bankis decentralised, which means decisions aretaken by the local branch rather than headoffice, and all customers are known by theirlocal branch team.There are no budgets, sales targets orbonuses. Instead we ensure products andservices are tailored to the needs of eachcustomer, both Individual and Corporate.Handelsbanken has been operating in GreatBritain since 1982. More than 190 brancheshave been opened or announced, fromTruro to Perth, and there are more than 830branches worldwide.The bank, founded in Sweden in 1871, is oneof the strongest banks in the world*. It wasrecently rated top for customer satisfactionfor the sixth year running, in an independentsurvey**.* Bloomberg June 2014**Customer satisfaction survey conducted by EPSI, October 2014Store-it DorchesterHampton Farm Business ParkHigher BockhamptonDORCHESTERDorset DT2 8QHTelephone01305 756 55507970 961 203www.dorchesterstorage.co.ukwww.handelsbanken.co.uk/dorchesterRegistered Office: Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ), 3 Thomas More Square, London, E1W 1WY. VAT Registration No. GB524 9824 25. Registered in England and Wales No. BR 000589. Incorporated inSweden with limited liability. Registered in Sweden No. 502007-7862. Head Office in Stockholm. Authorised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) and the Prudential RegulationAuthority and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Details about the extent of our authorisation and regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority,and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from us on request70

THE VIEW FROM HEREWhen he’s not on the beat Robert takes every opportunity he can tosoar the Dorset sky in his Paramotor. This is his majestic viewPoundbury is adelightful placeto work because youmeet all facets ofthe communityPCSO Robert HenburyOn the beat in PoundburyThe view of historic Maiden Castle from the sky72 73

THE VIEW FROM HEREUp here there’s apretty fantastic view.This isn't your usualworkplace but youget used to it - I usedto work in banking sothis is quite different.How do youselect the rightmanager foryour investmentsuccess?Sarah KlopperApprentice stonemason, ZeroCSarah retrained as an apprentice at the DorsetSkills Centre, run by Weymouth College inPoundbury. It opened specifically to preserveand nurture artisanal crafts in the area. Sarahhas been pointing in the arches, Corinthians,stones and pediments as the building gets to thenext stage.Photographer: Geoff MooreTim and Katie Gallego, of Poundbury Wealth Management,have been Poundbury residents since 2006. We enjoyliving and working in Poundbury and are active membersof the Poundbury community. Many of our clients arePoundbury residents who are very happy to find an expertlocal financial advisor on their doorstep. They meet Timeither at home or at our Poundbury Wealth Managementoffice on Holmead Walk. We specialise in:Investment PlanningSuccessful investment, whether it is in the form of pensionprovision, capital creation or income preservation, iscritical to your future well-being, but it presents a uniquechallenge as future performance is unpredictable. As a Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management01305 266866 tim.gallego@sjpp.co.ukwww.poundburywealth.co.ukPartner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Managementwe have access to the distinctive St. James’s Place approachto investment management. Unlike most other financialservices companies, St. James’s Place do not employinhouse fund managers. Instead, a number of respectedexternal fund managers are carefully selected to managethe wide range of funds and are closely monitored byexclusive access to this distinctive approach to investmentmanagement, we can provide clients with peace of mind thattheir money is being well looked after – and the opportunityto obtain consistent performance over the long-term. Itshould be noted that past performance is not indicative offuture performance and that fund values may fall as well asrise. You may get back less than the amount you invested.For more information, to review of your financial plansor to benchmark your current investments, please contactus by telephone or email on the numbers below:details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.74

Celebrating Poundbury // 77BUILDINGA BETTERFUTUREPoundbury is anurban extention ofthe market town ofDorchester. Now22 years after thefirst brick was laid,what economicalimpact has thedevelopment had onits surrounding areas?Adevelopment of thesheer size and scale ofPoundbury will alwaysbe closely scrutinised.The urban extensionto Dorchester willeventually increase thecounty town by a quarter by 2025.Therefore Dorset County Councilundertook an Economic Impact Assessmentof Poundbury to establish the impact of thedevelopment.The findings were:• Approximately £834 million increaseddemand for local goods and servicesover the life of the project (directimpact £33 million)• Which is equivalent to local GrossValue Added(GVA) increasing by about£285 million over the life of the project(direct impact £17 million)• 4,700 people-years of employment(direct impact 3,000 people years)• 3,000 business years including selfemployment(direct impact 2,100business years)Estimates were also made regardingthe potential cumulative effects by thecompletion of the development. Providingthere is no major change, it was estimatedthat Poundbury will have added 431 new fulltime equivalent jobs and 121 new businesses– including self employed to the localeconomy.76 77

Helping toalleviate sufferingLEARNINGTO SHAREHouses have not been built to fit the layoutof the roads. The roads fit around thehouses. The citizen feels comfortablewalking the streetsA Vision of BritainPoundbury Advert_Layout 1 02/06/2015 13:27 by the Page Prince 1of Wales, 1989The distinct lack of lines,directions or signs in thestreets of Poundbury may takesome getting used to, but theunorthodox layout is actually thepurest form of traffic calmingThe innovative systembased on the concept ofshared space is designedto slow motorists downby mixing togetherpedestrians and vehicles.By passing theresponsibility back to the motorist and otherhighway users the concept requires peopleto think more about how they interactwith other road users. Instead of confusingsignage and white lines providing a falsesense of security, there are tight bends,changes in road levels and surfaces withtrees planted in squares and lanes, all ofwhich are deliberately designed to constrainvehicle speeds and calm the traffic flow.In Poundbury, the Duchy of Cornwall hasappointed independent highways engineersto monitor road safety and ultimately provethat shared space results in fewer collisionsand injuries than the more recently accepted,rigid forms of highway design.Tim Williams Paul Spurr Pamela Rowlands Sally DyerJudith SpurrRoberta WinmillMarcel Wadman Tamara Di Bardi Linda Bolton Victoria Upton Ali Dolphin Jackie PopeThe Rooms is a multi-disciplinary Complementary Health Centre that has evolved and expanded in a similar way to the development of Poundbury itself.Our fundamental aim is to alleviate suffering - ranging from muscular-skeletal difficulties to emotional distress, experienced by most at some point in life.Rich in treatments and therapies, our quest is to meet an ever-increasing demand for individuals seeking to enhance their own health, wellbeing and lifestyle.Importantly, the practitioners are passionate about what they do, well qualified and have a wealth of professional and life experience.We welcome you to call for help or advice without obligation.Practitioners and ServicesIndulge in a wide range of Beauty Treatments carried out by our highly trained therapists.Relax, unwind and be pampered in luxurious and peaceful surroundings.Tim Williams – Osteopath, Special interest in M.E. Chronic Fatigue SyndromeTamara Di Bardi – Cranial Osteopathy / Naturopathy / Acupuncture. Known as The ‘Dorset Baby Whisperer’Pamela Rowlands – Classical Homeopathy, FertilityRoberta Winmill – Holistic/Sports/Remedial Massage. Reflexology, Indian Head massageJane Sanders - Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, SupervisionAndrew Johnson – Nutritional Therapy and HerbalismMarcel Wadman – Podiatry, Biomechanics, OrthoticsSally Dyer – Counsellor, specializing in work with Couples and young peopleVictoria Upton - Life, Business and Youth CoachingLinda Bolton – Clinical Child PsychologistJackie Pope – Counsellor, Specialising in care for the BereavedAli Dolphin - Groupwork and individual therapy, using CBT, NLP and hypnotherapyPaul Spurr – Private Tutor: Physics, Chemistry and MathematicsJudith Spurr – Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Specialist treatment for Trauma and PTSDENVIRONAROMATHER APYASSOCIATESJANE IR EDALEPURE DAY SPA & BEAUTY SALONMansell House, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3TS01305 259696 info@purebeautydorset.co.uk www.purebeautydorset.co.ukCACIPlease note:What we offer is not an alternative or replacement for orthodox medical treatments or medicines.If you have any doubts, please speak to your doctor first.Also offering:Alexander Technique • Counsellor specializing in Pet Bereavement • IridologyKinesiology • Ayurveda • Somatic Experiencing • EMDR1 Ringhill Street, Poundbury, DorchesterDT1 3TL (Near Queen Mother’s Square)t: 01305 262686 e. info@theroomspoundbury.co.ukw: www.theroomspoundbury.co.uk79

Original masterplanof PoundburyBottom left: Ben Pentreath,photo by Philip VileMiddle: George SaumarezSmith and Leon Krier in 2015Right: Prince of Walesand Leon Krier in 1993THE PIONEERSPoundbury’s 22-year history is built on a foundationof talented architects, planners and tradesmanLeon Krier wasappointed as theprinciple masterplannerand original architectof Poundbury in 1988.He has been retainedby the Duchy over theyears to oversee the urban design of theentire development, comprising 250 acresof mixed use development and 150 acresof greenspace.The job required a formidable characterto ensure the original vision was deliveredand Krier fits the mould. He is a worldrenowned urbanist and champion ofclassical architecture who campaigns forthe reconstruction of the European citymodel and riles against suburban sprawl.Krier’s brief was to create an autonomousnew extension to Dorchester thatrespected the unique historic characterand identity of this ancient market town.His masterplan achieved this by creatingan impressive framework which dividesPoundbury into four distinct quarters ofmixed use development, each representinga new neighbourhood or boroughsettlement with its own local facilities.Construction work began in 1993, withDevelopment Director Andrew Hamiltonjoined soon after by Simon Conibear,now the Duchy’s Estate Director forDorchester.Poundbury is not just about architecture,as is often thought. It is primarilyabout creating a sustainable mixed usecommunity. The high density designintegrates residential housing with a broadrange of commercial and community useswhich enables residents to meet a highproportion of their daily needs on foot.Private and affordable housing are alsocompletely integrated and the result isan attractive, modern and pleasing placein which people can live, work, shop andplay. Emphasis is placed on the qualityof design and materials, landscaping andgreat attention to detail – even down tothe street furniture and signage.The architecture at Poundbury usesa variety of traditional materials suchas stone, slate and render. The phase 1architecture in particular draws uponthe rich heritage of the county and theattractive streets of Dorchester itself. Laterphases are influenced by the best of 18thand 19th century Georgian and Victorianarchitecture, but with a modern twistincluding more sustainable methods ofconstruction.Many of the architects appointed forPoundbury are based in Dorset, andwork together on various aspects ofeach phase of development. For examplePummery Square was designed by JohnSimpson, Leigh Brooks, David Oliver,Ben Pentreath, Andy Kunz and PhilipStorey. The design of the South WestQuadrant was coordinated by WorkingGroup, an architectural practice foundedby leading architect and interior designerBen Pentreath. New architects JonathanHolland, Craig Hamilton and GeorgeSaumarez Smith were also brought onboard. The iconic classical buildings inQueen Mother Square have been designedby Quinlan and Francis Terry andWorking Group architects.George Saumarez Smith, who designedthe latest housing in the North EastQuadrant, reflected: “What has beenachieved here in Poundbury is very specialand I am very proud to see people move inand enjoy living in these homes.”80 81

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